Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies & equipment

Job summary

Petco is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. Begin with a ten-week training program to learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, and brushing under experienced groomers for hands-on skill development.

As you progress, you’ll perform grooming tasks, support safety and comfort of pets, and deliver excellent customer service to pet parents. The role emphasizes growth, coaching, and ongoing training inside a Petco Grooming environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals
• Capable of handling dogs of all sizes with care
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon.
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide optimal customer service.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and sanitize tools and equipment.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain accurate grooming records.
• Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. Begin with a ten-week training program to learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, and brushing under experienced groomers for hands-on skill development.

As you progress, you’ll perform grooming tasks, support safety and comfort of pets, and deliver excellent customer service to pet parents. The role emphasizes growth, coaching, and ongoing training inside a Petco Grooming environment.