Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Cedar Hill (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco is offering a Junior Pet Stylist role in its grooming program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers. The program emphasizes safety, comfort, and customer service for pets and their parents.

The role is ideal for animal lovers with 0-1 year experience and a passion for grooming. Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience or grooming salon assistance preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to pursue a grooming career.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents and team members.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited grooming services under supervision: bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of every animal in the salon at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to grooming inquiries.
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area and sanitize tools/equipment.
• Schedule appointments, manage records, and assist in grooming operations.
• Follow Petco’s grooming policies and standards for safety and quality.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is offering a Junior Pet Stylist role in its grooming program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers. The program emphasizes safety, comfort, and customer service for pets and their parents.

The role is ideal for animal lovers with 0-1 year experience and a passion for grooming. Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts.