Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco Avon, CT is hiring a Junior Groomer to begin in a ten-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning with guidance from seasoned groomers.

This part-time role supports a busy grooming salon and emphasizes safety and compassionate pet care. The program integrates hands-on practice with goal-driven productivity, offering competitive base pay, benefits, and Petco discounts.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting, prior grooming salon assistance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and gland cleaning for dogs.
• Assist in grooming process under supervision of experienced groomers.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming equipment

Job description

Petco Avon, CT is hiring a Junior Groomer to begin in a ten-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning with guidance from seasoned groomers.

This part-time role supports a busy grooming salon and emphasizes safety and compassionate pet care. The program integrates hands-on practice with goal-driven productivity, offering competitive base pay, benefits, and Petco discounts.