Junior Pet Stylist - Kickstart Your Grooming Career

Petco; Eagle (ID); 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 hiring a Junior Pet Stylist to learn bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming under experienced groomers. You will prioritize pet safety, provide friendly service to owners, and assist with the grooming process in a busy salon.

The role emphasizes hands-on training during Weeks 1-10 and requires a genuine love for animals, reliable weekend/evening availability, and the ability to work indoors with pets of all sizes.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and gland cleaning with supervision.
• Ensure safety and well‑being of every animal in the salon.
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and equipment.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist to learn bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming under experienced groomers. You will prioritize pet safety, provide friendly service to owners, and assist with the grooming process in a busy salon.

The role emphasizes hands-on training during Weeks 1-10 and requires a genuine love for animals, reliable weekend/evening availability, and the ability to work indoors with pets of all sizes.