Junior Groomer

About the role

Petco is dedicated to improving lives by providing everything pets need to live their best lives. 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 comfort, safety, and well-being 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.

Training Program

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

Essential Job Functions

• Undergo hands-on training in bathing and drying techniques.
• 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.
• Manage grooming appointments, paperwork, and grooming records.
• Adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.

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.
• A 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.

Work Environment

• The majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon.
• The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods.
• The work environment can be noisy and wet.

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.