Pet Grooming Apprentice – Start Your Career

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist for grooming services at our Downers Grove location. After a ten-week training period, you will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and ear cleaning under experienced groomers, with a focus on pet safety and customer service.

The role offers competitive base pay, benefits, 401(k), PTO, and Petco discounts. The position requires passion for animals, basic grooming knowledge, and flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting, preferred
• High-school diploma or GED is 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

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

Verbal & written communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist for grooming services at our Downers Grove location. After a ten-week training period, you will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and ear cleaning under experienced groomers, with a focus on pet safety and customer service.

The role offers competitive base pay, benefits, 401(k), PTO, and Petco discounts. The position requires passion for animals, basic grooming knowledge, and flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and