Junior Pet Stylist: Kickstart Your Grooming Career

Petco; Arlington (TX); 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

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco is offering a Junior Pet Stylist position in Grooming, beginning with a ten-week training program to learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers.

You'll gain hands-on experience, earn competitive base pay, and receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts while pursuing a rewarding start in the pet grooming career.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year animal-related experience; shelter volunteering or pet sitting preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming career interest.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and grooming practices.
• Ability to handle pets of all sizes with care and empathy.
• Strong verbal and written communication with pet parents and team.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning as instructed.
• Ensure safety and well-being of every animal in the salon.
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide customer service.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and tools.
• Schedule appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain records.
• Learn and follow Petco grooming policies and standards.
• Support grooming processes and prioritize pet comfort.

Skills

Communication skills

Pet care enthusiasm

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools (brushes, trimmers, clippers)

Job description

Petco is offering a Junior Pet Stylist position in Grooming, beginning with a ten-week training program to learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers.

You'll gain hands-on experience, earn competitive base pay, and receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts while pursuing a rewarding start in the pet grooming career.