Junior Pet Stylist: Launch Your Grooming Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies & equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin grooming skills through a ten-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, and other basic grooming tasks under experienced mentors, with opportunities to grow within Petco Grooming.

The role offers competitive base pay, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO, plus Petco discounts and access to professional grooming supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting is preferred
• Strong passion for animals and grooming as a career
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by grooming schedule

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning and gland cleaning
• 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 and timely resolution
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize tools and perform cleaning duties
• Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records
• Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards and guidelines to ensure safety and quality

Skills

Animal handling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin grooming skills through a ten-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, and other basic grooming tasks under experienced mentors, with opportunities to grow within Petco Grooming.

The role offers competitive base pay, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO, plus Petco discounts and access to professional grooming supplies and equipment.