Junior Pet Stylist: Start Your Grooming Career

Petco; Westwood (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Petco discounts

Supplies & equipment

State-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to start their grooming career with a structured ten-week training program. Learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more under seasoned groomers while gaining hands-on experience in a full-service grooming salon.

The program includes competitive pay, benefits, retirement plans, and PTO, plus Petco discounts and access to modern grooming tools. This entry-level position requires a passion for animals, basic grooming interest, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 0-1 year animal-related experience preferred
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Perform limited grooming tasks under supervision (bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, gland cleaning)
• Ensure safety and well-being of animals in the salon
• Provide excellent customer service and address inquiries
• Maintain a clean, sanitary grooming area and equipment
• Schedule appointments and maintain grooming records
• Learn and follow Petco grooming policies and standards

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to start their grooming career with a structured ten-week training program. Learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more under seasoned groomers while gaining hands-on experience in a full-service grooming salon.

The program includes competitive pay, benefits, retirement plans, and PTO, plus Petco discounts and access to modern grooming tools. This entry-level position requires a passion for animals, basic grooming interest, and the ability to