Junior Groomer

About the role

Petco is a pet supply store chain that has been around for over 60 years, providing everything from meals and toys to veterinary services and expert support. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood and strive to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

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.
• Provide optimal customer service to pet parents, addressing grooming-related inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting, 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.
• 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 grooming team members.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Center's grooming schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Petco discounts
• All the supplies and equipment you need, including brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
• State-of-the-art equipment, including bathing systems, kennels, tables, and dryers

Pay

The salary range for this position is $10.00 - $19.50 per hour, or as determined by applicable state or local minimum wage laws. For more details on Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, please visit https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits.

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.