Junior Groomer

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!
If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing whats right for pets, people and our planet.
We love all pets like our own
Were the future of the pet industry
Were here to improve lives
We drive outstanding results together
Were welcome as we are
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. Were focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe whats good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Your Petco Grooming Career:
Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming!
During this ten-week training period as a Junior Pet Stylist, 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.
In addition to our commitment to continuous training, development, and career growth, we also offer:
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
Purpose:
The Junior Pet Stylists primary purpose is to learn how to perform the following services: bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, alongside seasoned groomers. In addition to bathing and drying services, the Junior Pet Stylist will assist in the grooming process, prioritizing the comfort, safety, and well-being of the pets in our care and delivering optimal customer services to pet parents. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about animals and grooming to start their career in the pet care industry.
Essential Job Functions:
The incumbent must be able to consistently perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
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, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains
Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records
Learn and adhere to Petcos 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