Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Firestone Park (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in California to begin a grooming career through a ten-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, and other essential grooming tasks under guidance from seasoned groomers.

The role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and ongoing development with opportunities for career growth within Petco Grooming. Availability includes weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning and gland cleaning.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times.
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide top customer service, address grooming inquiries and provide timely resolution.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect grooming tools and equipment, perform daily/weekly cleaning duties as assigned.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Pet handling

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in California to begin a grooming career through a ten-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, and other essential grooming tasks under guidance from seasoned groomers.

The role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and ongoing development with opportunities for career growth within Petco Grooming. Availability includes weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.