Junior Pet Stylist - Training + Pet Discounts

Petco; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Discounts

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin a grooming career in a Petco Grooming Center. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming and brushing under experienced groomers during a ten-week training period, with hands-on practice and guidance.

The program focuses on safety, animal well-being, and customer service, while offering competitive base pay and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k and PTO. Weekend/evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience (volunteering or pet care).
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform limited grooming tasks: bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning and gland cleaning.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon.
• Interact with pet parents to deliver excellent customer service and address grooming inquiries.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and tools; assist with routine maintenance.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain accurate grooming records.
• Adhere to Petco grooming policies, standards and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin a grooming career in a Petco Grooming Center. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming and brushing under experienced groomers during a ten-week training period, with hands-on practice and guidance.

The program focuses on safety, animal well-being, and customer service, while offering competitive base pay and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k and PTO. Weekend/evening availability is required.