Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Laniakea (HI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All the supplies & equipment you need

Job summary

Petco grooming careers begin as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming, with a ten-week training period covering bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more under seasoned mentors. The program develops essential skills and builds the foundation for a rewarding path in pet care.

The role emphasizes safety and comfort for animals, professional interactions with pet parents, and adherence to grooming standards. Benefits include competitive base pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and full grooming

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience is preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• 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.
• 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

Communication skills

Animal care empathy

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco grooming careers begin as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming, with a ten-week training period covering bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more under seasoned mentors. The program develops essential skills and builds the foundation for a rewarding path in pet care.

The role emphasizes safety and comfort for animals, professional interactions with pet parents, and adherence to grooming standards. Benefits include competitive base pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and full grooming