Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Marietta (GA); 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

All grooming supplies provided

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to launch a meaningful career in pet care. You will learn fundamental grooming tasks, such as brushing, bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more, with hands-on guidance from seasoned groomers during a ten-week training period.

The program emphasizes training, career growth, and excellent service to pets and their parents. The role includes competitive base pay, medical benefits, 401k, PTO, Petco discounts, and access to state-of-the-art equipment

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience (preferred)
• High-school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming
• Basics 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 with pet parents and team members

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services (bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, gland 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, safe grooming area and sanitize tools/equipment
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records
• Learn and adhere to Petco grooming policies, standards, and guidelines

Skills

Grooming basics

Animal handling

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to launch a meaningful career in pet care. You will learn fundamental grooming tasks, such as brushing, bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more, with hands-on guidance from seasoned groomers during a ten-week training period.

The program emphasizes training, career growth, and excellent service to pets and their parents. The role includes competitive base pay, medical benefits, 401k, PTO, Petco discounts, and access to state-of-the-art equipment