Junior Pet Stylist: Learn Grooming & Grow

Petco; Brookfield (CT); 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

Supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a ten-week hands-on training program.

You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and other grooming tasks under expert guidance to build a foundation for a rewarding grooming career. The program includes ongoing training, competitive base pay, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience or shelter volunteering.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High-school diploma or GED

0-1 year animal related experience

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a ten-week hands-on training program.

You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and other grooming tasks under expert guidance to build a foundation for a rewarding grooming career. The program includes ongoing training, competitive base pay, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and employee discounts.