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About the Role
Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming! This ten-week training program will teach you fundamental grooming tasks, providing hands-on experience with seasoned groomers to develop essential skills and lay the foundation for your future career.
Responsibilities
- Perform bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under supervision.
- Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon.
- Interact professionally with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, and address inquiries.
- Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfecting tools and equipment.
- Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records.
- Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.
Requirements
- 0-1 year of animal-related experience (e.g., shelter volunteering, pet sitting).
- Prior grooming salon assistance is preferred.
- 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.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
- Ability to bend, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds, and stand for long periods.
- Willingness to use a two-step ladder or other support tools for cleaning.
Skills
- Bathing
- Drying
- Brushing
- Nail trimming
- Ear cleaning
- Gland cleaning
- Customer service
- Animal behavior
- Pet safety
- Grooming policies and procedures
- Salon maintenance and sanitation
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Training program
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- High-school diploma or GED preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive base pay
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Petco Discounts
- Supplies and equipment provided
- State of the art equipment provided
About the Company
- Petco has been providing pets with everything they need to live their best lives for over 60 years.
- They offer a wide range of products, services, and expert support.
- Petco believes in the universal truths of pet parenthood and supports pet parents every step of the way.
- The company has over 29,000 employees across 1,500+ stores, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, and distribution centers.
- Petco Love, founded in 1999, supports animal welfare groups and has helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.