Junior Groomer

Overview

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. During a ten-week training period you will learn fundamental grooming tasks and gain hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers. This program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

• 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, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries and provide 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 the salon in adherence 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 activities and areas of the grooming business.

• Weeks 1-3:
  Learning and On-the-Job Training – Learn dog behavior, safety, 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.

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting; prior grooming salon assistance is preferred.
• 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.

The majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. Position may require bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods. Exposure to heights may be required for cleaning tasks. A large amount of time is spent in direct contact with pets and pet parents. The work environment can be noisy and wet.

The pay ranges are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations and may vary by location. Salary ranges depend on position, location, experience, and applicable minimum wage laws. Salary range: $10.00 - $17.00 per hour. For more details on Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, please visit the Petco careers site.

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.

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