Pet Grooming Apprentice: Start Your Styling Career

Petco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; 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

Job summary

Petco invites you to begin your grooming career as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. The ten-week training program covers bathing, drying, nail trimming, and basic grooming with guidance from experienced groomers.

We offer competitive base pay and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and generous Petco Discounts. Weekend availability is required for this role within our grooming schedule.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience (shelter volunteering or pet sitting preferred)
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to pursue a career in pet grooming
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the grooming schedule

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
• 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

Animal handling

Customer service

Education

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Petco invites you to begin your grooming career as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. The ten-week training program covers bathing, drying, nail trimming, and basic grooming with guidance from experienced groomers.

We offer competitive base pay and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and generous Petco Discounts. Weekend availability is required for this role within our grooming schedule.