Junior Groomer

About the role

Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming!

Your Petco Grooming Career:

• Learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more under the guidance of seasoned groomers.
• Gain hands-on experience to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

Responsibilities

• 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, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, and other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• 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 activities and areas of the grooming business.

Training Program Outline

• Weeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training - Learn dog behavior, pet and self-safety, proper check-in/out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and begin on-the-job training in bathing and drying techniques.
• Weeks 3-10: Performing and Achieving Productivity - Perform bathing and walk-in services while achieving weekly productivity goals.

Requirements

• 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.
• A basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• The 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All the supplies & equipment you need, including, brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
• State of the art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables, and dryers

Pay

Salary Range: $10.00 - $19.50