Junior Pet Stylist - Grooming Training Path

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Firestone Park (CA); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 2,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical dental vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in California is launching a Junior Pet Stylist grooming program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers.

The ten-week training emphasizes patient care, safety, and customer service, with a clear path to advancement within Petco Grooming and store teams.

Benefits include competitive pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts, plus access to state-of-the-art grooming equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience (shelter volunteering or pet sitting) 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.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior and common grooming practices.
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times.
• Interact professionally with pet parents to provide customer service and address grooming-related inquiries.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect tools and equipment, and assist with cleaning duties.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records.

Skills

Animal care

Communication skills

Availability weekends

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in California is launching a Junior Pet Stylist grooming program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers.

The ten-week training emphasizes patient care, safety, and customer service, with a clear path to advancement within Petco Grooming and store teams.

Benefits include competitive pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts, plus access to state-of-the-art grooming equipment and supplies.