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. As a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming, you'll learn fundamental grooming tasks and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned groomers.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to 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 resolutions.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties, and adhere to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies.
• 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 and areas.

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.
• 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.

Training Program Outline

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

Purpose

Your Petco Grooming career begins as a Junior Pet Stylist! You'll learn how to perform bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning alongside seasoned groomers. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about animals and grooming to start their career in the pet care industry.

Education/Experience

• 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.
• 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.

Work Environment

• The majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon.
• Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, as necessary, and standing for long periods of time.
• 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.

EEO Statement

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.