Junior Pet Stylist in Training — Grow in Grooming

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco in Rockville, MD is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist for a ten-week training period. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning and gland cleaning under supervision.

This role emphasizes safety, animal welfare, and high-quality customer service within a busy grooming salon. The position requires weekend availability and offers competitive base pay, benefits, 401k and paid time off, plus Petco discounts and access to grooming equipment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience; shelter volunteering or pet sitting may count
• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming career interest

Responsibilities

• Assist in bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming of dogs
• Maintain clean, safe grooming area and sanitize equipment
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain records
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to pet parents

Skills

Animal handling

Grooming basics

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year animal-related experience preferred

Job description

Petco in Rockville, MD is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist for a ten-week training period. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning and gland cleaning under supervision.

This role emphasizes safety, animal welfare, and high-quality customer service within a busy grooming salon. The position requires weekend availability and offers competitive base pay, benefits, 401k and paid time off, plus Petco discounts and access to grooming equipment.