Junior Pet Stylist: Hands-On Grooming & Training

Petco; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco Grooming Career: Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming! During this ten-week training period you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more, with hands‑on guidance from seasoned groomers to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career.

In addition to ongoing training, we offer competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k and PTO, Petco Discounts, and all required

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 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 members.
• 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

Animal care

Communication

Weekend availability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Grooming salon assistance (preferred)

Job description

Petco Grooming Career: Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming! During this ten-week training period you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more, with hands‑on guidance from seasoned groomers to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career.

In addition to ongoing training, we offer competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k and PTO, Petco Discounts, and all required