Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to start your grooming career. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming under experienced groomers during a ten‑week training program.

The role includes competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts. You will work in a grooming salon environment with opportunities for growth and hands-on experience with a wide range of grooming tasks.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required.
• Genuine passion for animals and 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.
• 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.
• 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 care experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Brushes and grooming tools

Nail clippers

Clippers

Blades

Shampoo

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to start your grooming career. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming under experienced groomers during a ten‑week training program.

The role includes competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts. You will work in a grooming salon environment with opportunities for growth and hands-on experience with a wide range of grooming tasks.