Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Petco discounts

All supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming in California. You’ll learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers during a ten-week training period. The program emphasizes hands-on practice and career growth in pet grooming.

We offer competitive base pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance within Petco Grooming. This entry-level role is ideal for animal lovers starting their grooming career in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year animal related experience or shelter volunteering preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds and grooming practices.
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Effective verbal and written communication 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 grooming interest

Flexible schedule

Team player

Customer service minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming in California. You’ll learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers during a ten-week training period. The program emphasizes hands-on practice and career growth in pet grooming.

We offer competitive base pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance within Petco Grooming. This entry-level role is ideal for animal lovers starting their grooming career in a supportive team environment.