Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

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 Grooming in Hickory, NC to learn and perform basic grooming tasks during a ten-week training period, with supervision from seasoned groomers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning while prioritizing pet safety, comfort, and customer service. The role requires weekend/evening availability and a genuine passion for animals.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of animal-related experience preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Under 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 excellent customer service, address grooming inquiries and resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area, sanitize tools and equipment, and perform cleaning tasks as per Petco policies.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Grooming equipment

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming in Hickory, NC to learn and perform basic grooming tasks during a ten-week training period, with supervision from seasoned groomers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning while prioritizing pet safety, comfort, and customer service. The role requires weekend/evening availability and a genuine passion for animals.