Junior Pet Stylist: Kickstart Your Grooming Career

Petco; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco Grooming is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin your journey with a ten-week training program where you will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and more under experienced groomers. This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on skill development and a commitment to pet safety and customer care.

You will gain practical grooming experience, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and have opportunities for career growth within Petco Grooming.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience; shelter volunteering or pet sitting preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, though not required.
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to pursue grooming.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents and grooming team.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule.

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, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains.
• 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

Communication skills

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Grooming is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin your journey with a ten-week training program where you will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and more under experienced groomers. This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on skill development and a commitment to pet safety and customer care.

You will gain practical grooming experience, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and have opportunities for career growth within Petco Grooming.