Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Training & Career Growth

Petco; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Modern equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to start your career with hands-on training and mentorship. You’ll learn bathing, drying, nails, brushing, and more while delivering friendly service to pet parents.

The ten-week program emphasizes safety, compassion, and skill development, with opportunities for growth as you gain confidence and responsibility in a bustling grooming salon. Petco offers competitive pay, benefits eligibility, and a welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience or grooming salon assistance is preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.

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.

Skills

Pet grooming

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to start your career with hands-on training and mentorship. You’ll learn bathing, drying, nails, brushing, and more while delivering friendly service to pet parents.

The ten-week program emphasizes safety, compassion, and skill development, with opportunities for growth as you gain confidence and responsibility in a bustling grooming salon. Petco offers competitive pay, benefits eligibility, and a welcoming culture.