Junior Groomer

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Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming! During this ten‑week training period you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more. Gaining hands‑on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers, our industry‑leading program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together

The Junior Pet Stylist’s primary purpose is to learn how to perform the following services: 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.

• 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 and 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, 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.

• 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 requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time. The work environment can be noisy and wet.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Retail

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.