Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Bastrop (TX); 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

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin with a ten-week training program learning bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers.

You will gain hands-on experience while developing essential grooming skills and customer service in a pet-friendly environment. We offer competitive base pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, Petco discounts, and access to grooming equipment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience or volunteer work.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and pursuing a grooming career.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds and grooming practices.
• Effective communication with pet parents and grooming team.
• 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

Customer service

Communication

Weekend availability

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Brushes

Nail trimmers

Clippers

Shampoo

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin with a ten-week training program learning bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers.

You will gain hands-on experience while developing essential grooming skills and customer service in a pet-friendly environment. We offer competitive base pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, Petco discounts, and access to grooming equipment.