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About the Role
Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming! During this ten-week training period, you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more. Gain hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers in an industry-leading program designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.
Responsibilities
- Perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, 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 grooming 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.
Skills
- Bathing
- Drying
- Brushing
- Nail trimming
- Ear cleaning
- Gland cleaning
- Customer service
- Animal handling
- Grooming techniques
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Training program
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- High-school diploma or GED preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $10.00 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- 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 for over 60 years, from food and toys to supplies and expert support.
- They believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood and are dedicated to supporting pets and their owners every step of the way.
- Petco has over 29,000 employees across more than 1,500 stores, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, and eight distribution centers.
- Founded in 1999, Petco Love supports animal welfare groups nationwide 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.