Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Career Start & Training

Petco; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All grooming supplies & equipment

Job summary

Petco Grooming is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist to begin your grooming career within our ten-week training path at Petco. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and more under the guidance of seasoned groomers.

The program emphasizes safety and pet well-being while developing core skills. We offer competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid time off, Petco Discounts, and access to state‑of‑the‑art grooming equipment and supplies to support your growth in

Qualifications

• Must have genuine passion for animals and grooming.
• Strong verbal and written communication with pet parents and team.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings as required by grooming schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic grooming tasks such as bathing, drying, brushing and nail trimming.
• Assist in ear cleaning and gland cleaning under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area and follow sanitation policies.
• Schedule appointments and manage grooming records with accuracy.

Skills

Passion for animals

Communication

Customer service

Weekend availability

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Grooming is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist to begin your grooming career within our ten-week training path at Petco. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and more under the guidance of seasoned groomers.

The program emphasizes safety and pet well-being while developing core skills. We offer competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid time off, Petco Discounts, and access to state‑of‑the‑art grooming equipment and supplies to support your growth in