Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Training & Growth

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Supplies provided

Modern grooming equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. in Renton, WA invites you to start as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming.

You’ll learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and more under seasoned groomers during a ten-week training program, with hands-on guidance and clear progression toward independent grooming tasks. We offer competitive base pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401k, PTO, Petco discounts, and all grooming supplies.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• 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

Verbal and written communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. in Renton, WA invites you to start as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming.

You’ll learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and more under seasoned groomers during a ten-week training program, with hands-on guidance and clear progression toward independent grooming tasks. We offer competitive base pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401k, PTO, Petco discounts, and all grooming supplies.