Junior Pet Stylist — Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Watauga (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; 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 Grooming is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin your grooming career at Petco. You’ll learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and more under seasoned groomers.

The ten‑week training program builds essential grooming skills, with hands‑on practice, guidance from pros, and a clear path to advanced roles within Petco Grooming. We offer competitive base pay, benefits, 401k, PTO, Petco discounts and state‑of‑the‑art grooming facilities.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue grooming as a career.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior and grooming practices.
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes with care and empathy.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents and grooming team.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning and gland cleaning.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times.
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean grooming area and sanitize tools per policy; assist with cleaning tasks.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain accurate records.
• Learn and follow Petco grooming policies and standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Pet handling

Grooming safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Grooming is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin your grooming career at Petco. You’ll learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and more under seasoned groomers.

The ten‑week training program builds essential grooming skills, with hands‑on practice, guidance from pros, and a clear path to advanced roles within Petco Grooming. We offer competitive base pay, benefits, 401k, PTO, Petco discounts and state‑of‑the‑art grooming facilities.