Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in our grooming program in Wisconsin. You will learn fundamental grooming tasks through a 10-week training period with hands-on guidance from seasoned groomers, focusing on bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming while supporting pet safety and comfort.

You’ll join a team that emphasizes pet and people wellbeing, with access to competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts as part of the Total Rewards offering.

Qualifications

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

Communication skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in our grooming program in Wisconsin. You will learn fundamental grooming tasks through a 10-week training period with hands-on guidance from seasoned groomers, focusing on bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trimming while supporting pet safety and comfort.

You’ll join a team that emphasizes pet and people wellbeing, with access to competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts as part of the Total Rewards offering.