Junior Groomer

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Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! Feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing in a place that celebrates the joy of caring for animals.

• We love all pets like our own.
• We’re the future of the pet industry.
• We’re here to improve lives.
• We drive outstanding results together.
• We’re welcome as we are.

Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. During a ten‑week training period you will master fundamental grooming tasks—brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, ear cleaning, gland cleaning—and learn to provide top‑level customer service under the guidance of seasoned groomers. This role sets the foundation for a long‑term career with Petco Grooming.

• Competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401k and more.
• Paid Time Off.
• Petco Discounts.
• All supplies & equipment you need—brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment: bathing system, kennels, tables, dryers.

The Junior Pet Stylist’s primary purpose is to learn how to perform bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning alongside seasoned groomers. The role prioritizes the comfort, safety, and well‑being of every pet and delivers optimal customer service to pet parents.

• Under close supervision, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning following pet‑parent instructions and company policies.
• Ensure the well‑being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times.
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address inquiries, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize tools and equipment, and perform daily and weekly cleaning duties per 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.

• Weeks 1‑3:
  Learning and On‑the‑Job Training
  • Learn dog behavior, pet and self‑safety, proper check‑in/out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and begin training in bathing and drying techniques.
• Weeks 4‑10:
  Performing and Achieving Productivity
  • Perform bathing and walk‑in services while achieving weekly productivity goals.

• 0‑1 year of animal‑related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting; prior grooming salon assistance preferred.
• High‑school diploma or GED 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.
• 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 team members.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the grooming schedule.

The majority of duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. Positions require bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 lbs as necessary), and standing for long periods. Exposure to heights using a two‑step ladder or other support tools may be required. The environment can be noisy and wet.

Hourly: $10.00 – $17.00.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.