Junior Pet Stylist – Grooming Training & Benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Washington; 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

Grooming supplies & equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in the United States is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to join our grooming team.

You will learn basic grooming tasks under supervision, focusing on bathing, drying, and nail trimming while ensuring the safety and comfort of every pet. The ten-week training program provides hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers and sets the foundation for a future career with Petco Grooming.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the 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.
• Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Weekend hours

Education

High-school diploma / GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in the United States is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to join our grooming team.

You will learn basic grooming tasks under supervision, focusing on bathing, drying, and nail trimming while ensuring the safety and comfort of every pet. The ten-week training program provides hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers and sets the foundation for a future career with Petco Grooming.