Pet Grooming Apprentice: Start Your Stylist Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 14,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All the supplies & equipment you need

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming for a 10-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under experienced groomers, with hands-on guidance and ongoing development.

The role emphasizes animal safety, customer service, and working in a busy grooming salon. The program offers competitive base pay, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts, plus access to quality

Qualifications

• 0-1 year animal-related experience preferred
• High-school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals and pursuing a career in grooming
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior and grooming practices
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes with care and empathy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and team
• Weekend/evenings/holidays availability as required by schedule

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform limited grooming tasks (bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, gland cleaning) per client instructions and policy
• Ensure well-being and safety of every animal in the salon
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area and disinfect tools; assist with cleaning duties
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records
• Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming policies and standards

Skills

Animal care

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming for a 10-week training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under experienced groomers, with hands-on guidance and ongoing development.

The role emphasizes animal safety, customer service, and working in a busy grooming salon. The program offers competitive base pay, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco discounts, plus access to quality