Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming in our Richmond, VA location. You will learn basic grooming tasks during a ten-week training period, including brushing, bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more, guided by seasoned groomers.

The program emphasizes safety and animal welfare while building foundational grooming skills for a career in the pet care industry. Starting pay ranges from $10.00 to $19.50 per hour; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and employee

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting, prior grooming salon assistance is preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members

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

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming in our Richmond, VA location. You will learn basic grooming tasks during a ten-week training period, including brushing, bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more, guided by seasoned groomers.

The program emphasizes safety and animal welfare while building foundational grooming skills for a career in the pet care industry. Starting pay ranges from $10.00 to $19.50 per hour; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and employee