Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Trainee & Career Path

Petco; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to start a grooming career. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more under seasoned groomers. The program emphasizes safety, pet welfare, and customer service as you develop essential grooming skills.

The role offers hands-on training, competitive base pay, and benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts. Weekend/evening shifts may be required to support our grooming schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Weekend/Evening Availability

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to start a grooming career. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more under seasoned groomers. The program emphasizes safety, pet welfare, and customer service as you develop essential grooming skills.

The role offers hands-on training, competitive base pay, and benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts. Weekend/evening shifts may be required to support our grooming schedule.