Junior Pet Stylist: Kickstart Your Grooming Career

Petco; Highland (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Petco discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Modern grooming equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. Begin your Petco journey with a ten-week training period where you learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers.

This entry-level role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and teamwork. We offer competitive base pay, medical and vision benefits, a 401k plan, paid time off, Petco discounts, and state-of-the-art grooming equipment. Weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and grooming practices.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

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

Grooming assistance

Customer service

Animal care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. Begin your Petco journey with a ten-week training period where you learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers.

This entry-level role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and teamwork. We offer competitive base pay, medical and vision benefits, a 401k plan, paid time off, Petco discounts, and state-of-the-art grooming equipment. Weekend availability required.