Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Training & Career Growth

Petco; Winchester (AR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Petco discount

Grooming tools provided

State-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a ten-week training program and learn essential grooming tasks under seasoned professionals. The role emphasizes safety, pet welfare, and high-quality service for pets and their owners.

The program covers bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more, with competitive base pay and benefits including health coverage, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds and grooming practices.
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to pursue grooming as a career.

Responsibilities

• Perform bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and ear/gland cleaning under supervision.
• Ensure safety and well-being of every animal in the salon.
• Provide professional customer service and communicate with pet parents.
• Keep the grooming area clean and tools sanitized per policy.
• Schedule appointments and maintain grooming records.

Skills

Animal experience

Customer service

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a ten-week training program and learn essential grooming tasks under seasoned professionals. The role emphasizes safety, pet welfare, and high-quality service for pets and their owners.

The program covers bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more, with competitive base pay and benefits including health coverage, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts.