Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Career Start

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco Grooming is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. This ten-week training will teach bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning with guidance from seasoned groomers, building a solid foundation for your grooming career.

We offer competitive base pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, Petco Discounts, and state-of-the-art equipment. Join a supportive team where growth and ongoing training are part of daily work.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting is preferred
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to the pet parents’ instructions and in adherence to company policies and procedures
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries and provide timely resolution
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains
• Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records
• Learn and adhere to Petco’s grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities and areas of the grooming business
• Weeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training - Learn dog behavior, pet and self-safety, proper check-in/out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and begin on-the-job training in bathing and drying techniques
• Weeks 3-10: Performing and Achieving Productivity - Perform bathing and walk-in services while achieving weekly productivity goals

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco Grooming is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. This ten-week training will teach bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning with guidance from seasoned groomers, building a solid foundation for your grooming career.

We offer competitive base pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, Petco Discounts, and state-of-the-art equipment. Join a supportive team where growth and ongoing training are part of daily work.