Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

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 according to pet parent instructions and company policies.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon.
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, and address grooming-related inquiries.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect tools and equipment, and perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.
• 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, including shelter volunteering or 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.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Skills

• Bathing
• Drying
• Brushing
• Nail trimming
• Ear cleaning
• Gland cleaning
• Customer service
• Animal behavior
• Pet safety
• Grooming policies and procedures
• Cleaning and sanitation

Location

• US

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

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
• State of the art equipment

About the Company

• Petco has been providing pets with everything they need to live their best lives for over 60 years, offering meals, toys, supplies, and expert support.
• The company believes in the universal truths of pet parenthood and supports pet parents every step of the way.
• Petco has over 29,000 employees across more than 1,500 stores in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers.
• Founded in 1999, Petco Love supports thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and has helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

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.