Junior Pet Stylist — Start Your Grooming Career

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Nevada; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in the United States is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. You will learn bathing, drying, trimming and other basic grooming tasks under experienced groomers, with a clear path to grow in pet care.

The ten-week training program builds hands-on grooming skills, with weekly productivity goals and guidance. The role emphasizes pet safety, comfort, and excellent customer service for pet parents. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals
• Effective verbal and written communication
• 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, 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
• 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

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in the United States is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. You will learn bathing, drying, trimming and other basic grooming tasks under experienced groomers, with a clear path to grow in pet care.

The ten-week training program builds hands-on grooming skills, with weekly productivity goals and guidance. The role emphasizes pet safety, comfort, and excellent customer service for pet parents. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays is required.