Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 13,776 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco in the United States is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a ten-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more under experienced groomers, with hands-on guidance and a clear pathway to a grooming career.

The program offers competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts as you build essential skills and confidence in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience or grooming salon assistance preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform basic grooming tasks: bath, dry, nail trim, brush, ear cleaning.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all animals in salon.
• Interact with pet parents and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean, disinfected grooming area and tools.
• Schedule appointments and maintain grooming records.
• Learn and follow Petco grooming policies and standards.

Skills

Dog behavior basics

Pet handling

Verbal and written communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco in the United States is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a ten-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more under experienced groomers, with hands-on guidance and a clear pathway to a grooming career.

The program offers competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts as you build essential skills and confidence in a supportive team environment.