Junior Pet Stylist: Launch Your Grooming Career

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is offering a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming position. You will participate in a ten-week training period to learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning with guidance from seasoned groomers. The program emphasizes safety and pet welfare.

Benefits include competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid time off, and Petco discounts. Weekend/evening availability is required based on grooming schedules.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience preferred (shelter volunteering, pet sitting, or grooming assistant)
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to pursue a career in grooming
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and grooming practices
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the grooming schedule
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents and team members

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform limited grooming services (bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, gland cleaning)
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide optimal customer service
• Maintain a clean grooming area and sanitize tools and equipment per hygiene policies
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records
• Learn and adhere to Petco’s grooming policies, standards, and guidelines

Skills

Communication skills

Animal care passion

Weekend/evening availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is offering a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming position. You will participate in a ten-week training period to learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning with guidance from seasoned groomers. The program emphasizes safety and pet welfare.

Benefits include competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid time off, and Petco discounts. Weekend/evening availability is required based on grooming schedules.