Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k and more

Paid time off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Junior Groomer for a part-time role. You will learn and assist with bathing, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and other grooming tasks under supervision, while delivering compassionate care for pets and friendly service to pet parents.

The ten-week training program starts with foundational skills and progresses to performing routine grooming while meeting weekly productivity goals. Weekend and evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of animal-related experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds and grooming practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and sanitize tools and equipment.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records.
• Interact professionally with pet parents to provide excellent customer service.
• Learn Petco's grooming policies and guidelines to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Junior Groomer for a part-time role. You will learn and assist with bathing, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and other grooming tasks under supervision, while delivering compassionate care for pets and friendly service to pet parents.

The ten-week training program starts with foundational skills and progresses to performing routine grooming while meeting weekly productivity goals. Weekend and evening availability is required.