Pet Grooming Apprentice

Petco; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All the supplies & equipment you need

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to start your grooming career with a structured ten-week training program in our grooming salon. You’ll learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and basic handling with guidance from experienced groomers, while delivering caring service to pets and their parents.

During the program you’ll gain hands-on experience, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and enjoy competitive pay plus benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401k, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents and grooming team.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

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

Availability to work weekends

Effective communication

Animal handling with empathy

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to start your grooming career with a structured ten-week training program in our grooming salon. You’ll learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and basic handling with guidance from experienced groomers, while delivering caring service to pets and their parents.

During the program you’ll gain hands-on experience, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and enjoy competitive pay plus benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401k, and employee discounts.