Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Career Starter

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin a grooming career and learn essential skills like bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming under seasoned groomers.

The program emphasizes safety for pets and quality customer service for pet parents, with a strong focus on training and development. You’ll work in a grooming salon environment, with opportunities for hands-on practice, progress through a structured 10-week training, and access to benefits such as medical,

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of animal-related experience, such as shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and grooming practices.
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members.

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

Education

High-school diploma or GED

0-1 year animal related experience

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin a grooming career and learn essential skills like bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming under seasoned groomers.

The program emphasizes safety for pets and quality customer service for pet parents, with a strong focus on training and development. You’ll work in a grooming salon environment, with opportunities for hands-on practice, progress through a structured 10-week training, and access to benefits such as medical,