Junior Pet Stylist — Start Your Grooming Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 14,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment provided

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco Grooming is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Auburn, ME to begin with a ten-week training period focused on core grooming tasks and safety.

You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and other essential services under the guidance of seasoned groomers, gaining hands-on experience and preparing for a long-term career with Petco Grooming. Expect competitive base pay and opportunities for growth, with weekend and holiday shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience
• High-school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

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

Animal care basics

Customer service

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Grooming is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Auburn, ME to begin with a ten-week training period focused on core grooming tasks and safety.

You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and other essential services under the guidance of seasoned groomers, gaining hands-on experience and preparing for a long-term career with Petco Grooming. Expect competitive base pay and opportunities for growth, with weekend and holiday shifts as needed.