Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401k

Paid time off

Petco discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin your grooming career with hands-on training during a ten-week program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming and other grooming tasks under experienced groomers, while prioritizing pet safety and client satisfaction.

The role offers competitive base pay, inclusive benefits, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide pet-care team.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience or volunteering
• High-school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming career
• Ability to handle dogs of all sizes with care

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, 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 with pet parents and provide optimal customer service
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Animal handling

Education

High-school diploma

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin your grooming career with hands-on training during a ten-week program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming and other grooming tasks under experienced groomers, while prioritizing pet safety and client satisfaction.

The role offers competitive base pay, inclusive benefits, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide pet-care team.