Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Petco discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Modern facilities

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. This ten-week training program teaches bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and more under seasoned groomers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with pet parents, and deliver compassionate care. We offer competitive base pay, benefits, a 401k, PTO, Petco discounts, and access to quality grooming equipment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience
• High school diploma or GED 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 with pet parents and grooming team
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required

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, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned
• 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

Customer service

Communication

Animal handling

Grooming knowledge

Education

High‑school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. This ten-week training program teaches bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and more under seasoned groomers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with pet parents, and deliver compassionate care. We offer competitive base pay, benefits, a 401k, PTO, Petco discounts, and access to quality grooming equipment.