Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Training & Growth

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a career in pet grooming. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and basic grooming under supervision, with a focus on pet safety and customer care.

This ten‑week training program develops grooming skills through on‑the‑job training, with weekly productivity goals, and offers competitive pay plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience (preferred)
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming
• 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 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
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a career in pet grooming. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and basic grooming under supervision, with a focus on pet safety and customer care.

This ten‑week training program develops grooming skills through on‑the‑job training, with weekly productivity goals, and offers competitive pay plus benefits.