Junior Pet Stylist: Kickstart Your Grooming Career

Petco; Hermitage (Mercer County); 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 grooming supplies and equipment

State of the art grooming equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist for our grooming program. You’ll learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and more under seasoned groomers, with hands-on training and guidance.

This role offers competitive base pay, benefits including medical/dental/vision, a 401k plan, PTO, and Petco Discounts, plus access to top grooming tools and equipment. Ideal candidates have a passion for animals, strong communication with pet parents, and a desire to grow within Petco Grooming.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year animal-related experience preferred
• High-school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming career desired

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning and gland cleaning according to instructions and policies
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide excellent customer service and answer grooming questions
• Maintain a clean and sanitized grooming area and tools
• Schedule appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain grooming records
• Learn and follow Petco grooming policies and standards to ensure safety, quality and consistency

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist for our grooming program. You’ll learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and more under seasoned groomers, with hands-on training and guidance.

This role offers competitive base pay, benefits including medical/dental/vision, a 401k plan, PTO, and Petco Discounts, plus access to top grooming tools and equipment. Ideal candidates have a passion for animals, strong communication with pet parents, and a desire to grow within Petco Grooming.