Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco

Hanover (York County)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay
Medical, dental, vision and more
401k and more
Paid Time Off
Petco Discounts
Supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco in the United States is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to learn essential grooming tasks under seasoned professionals. You'll gain hands-on experience in bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and more, while delivering compassionate care to pets and friendly service to their families.

Participate in our ten-week training program and enjoy competitive base pay plus benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and Petco discounts, with state-of-the-art

Qualifications

  • 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting, prior grooming salon assistance is preferred
  • High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required
  • Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming
  • Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices
  • Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members
  • Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule

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 experience
Customer service
Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco in the United States is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to learn essential grooming tasks under seasoned professionals. You'll gain hands-on experience in bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and more, while delivering compassionate care to pets and friendly service to their families.

Participate in our ten-week training program and enjoy competitive base pay plus benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and Petco discounts, with state-of-the-art

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