Junior Groomer

Overview

Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. During a ten-week training period, you will learn fundamental grooming tasks and gain hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers. This program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

• 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 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, and perform daily/weekly cleaning duties in accordance with 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, safety, check-in/out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and start on-the-job bathing and drying techniques
• Weeks 3-10:
  Performing and Achieving Productivity — perform bathing and walk-in services while meeting weekly productivity goals

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience (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
• Ability to handle 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 job duties are indoors in the grooming salon. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods. Exposure to heights and wet conditions is possible. You will spend time in direct contact with pet parents and dogs, with the remainder collaborating with other salon partners. The work environment can be noisy and wet.

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All the supplies and equipment needed, including brushes, nail clippers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, and tools

Pay ranges are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations and may vary by location and experience. Final pay rate will reflect applicable minimum wage laws where required.

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 characteristic.