Junior Pet Stylist: Learn Grooming, Grow Your Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Petco discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Modern equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to start your career in the pet care industry. This ten-week training program teaches bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers.

You'll gain hands-on experience, work with pets of all sizes, and contribute to a welcoming salon environment. Competitive pay, benefits, and a path for growth are offered as you progress.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience preferred
• High-school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue grooming
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Basic understanding of dog breeds and grooming practices

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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Dog behavior understanding

Customer service

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Shelter volunteering or pet sitting

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to start your career in the pet care industry. This ten-week training program teaches bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers.

You'll gain hands-on experience, work with pets of all sizes, and contribute to a welcoming salon environment. Competitive pay, benefits, and a path for growth are offered as you progress.