Junior Groomer

About the role

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years. Our core values focus on protecting and empowering pets, connecting and bonding with them, and owning and committing to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more under the guidance of seasoned groomers.
• Assist in the grooming process, ensuring the well-being and safety of the pets in our care.
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, providing optimal customer service and addressing grooming-related inquiries.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area, disinfecting and sanitizing grooming tools and equipment, and performing 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 to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all grooming activities.

Training Program Outline

• Weeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training
• Weeks 3-10: Performing and Achieving Productivity

Essential Job Functions

• 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 and effectively with pet parents, providing optimal customer service, addressing grooming related inquiries, and providing timely resolution.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfecting and sanitizing grooming tools and equipment, performing daily and weekly cleaning duties in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, and other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains.
• 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 grooming activities.

Education/Experience

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting, prior grooming salon assistance is preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is 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 grooming team members.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Center's grooming schedule.

Work Environment

• The majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon.
• The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time.
• The position may require exposure to heights using a two-step ladder or other support tools, such as vacuums, to perform assigned cleaning and maintenance duties.
• A large amount of this partner's time will be spent in direct contact with our pet parents and their dogs, and the remaining time will be with the other salon partners.
• The work environment can be noisy and wet.

Petco Total Rewards

To learn more about Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, please visit https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.