Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Start & Growth

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Columbia (MD); 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 the supplies & equipment you need

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist to learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and basic grooming under experienced groomers.

During the ten-week training, you'll gain hands-on skills, excellent customer service, and a pathway to a full grooming career with Petco Grooming. The role emphasizes pet safety, welfare, and comfort, working in our grooming salon, learning policies, sanitation, scheduling, and collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred

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

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist to learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and basic grooming under experienced groomers.

During the ten-week training, you'll gain hands-on skills, excellent customer service, and a pathway to a full grooming career with Petco Grooming. The role emphasizes pet safety, welfare, and comfort, working in our grooming salon, learning policies, sanitation, scheduling, and collaborating with the team.