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 theplace for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doingwhat's right for pets, people and our planet.We love all pets like our ownWe're the future of the pet industryWe're here to improve livesWe drive outstanding results togetherWe're welcome as we are
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improvingthe lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong,working together across 1,500+ pet care centers, 250+ Vetco Total Carehospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centersand two support centers.Job Summary:As a Junior Pet Stylist at Petco, you will play a vital role in providingprofessional bathing services to our furry companions. You will work under theguidance and supervision of experienced groomers, gaining hands-onexperience and building essential skills in offering bathing and dryingservices. Your primary responsibility will be to perform bathing/dryingservices to dogs, assist in the grooming process, ensuring the comfort,safety, and well-being of the pets in our care. This is an excellentopportunity for individuals passionate about animals and grooming to starttheir career in the pet care industry.
Your Petco Grooming Career:
Competitive base pay
Medical, dental, vision and more
401k and more
Paid Time Off
Petco Discounts
All the supplies & equipment you need, including, clippers, blades,shears, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
State of the art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables,and dryers
Career development and growth opportunities, such as a Pet Stylist
Responsibilities:
Perform grooming services, including brushing, nail trimming, earcleaning, anal gland cleaning, bathing and drying.
Assist Groomers in providing grooming services, including bathing,brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning.
Interact with pet parents in a friendly and professional manner, providingexcellent customer service and addressing their grooming-related inquiries.
Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurategrooming records
Learn and follow Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines toensure quality and consistency in all areas of the grooming business.
Maintain a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting &sanitizing grooming tools and equipment, along with daily cleaning of thesalon
Qualifications:
Previous experience working with animals, such as volunteering at ashelter, pet sitting, or assisting in grooming salon is preferred.
Passion for animals and genuine interest in pursuing a career in pet grooming.
Basic knowledge of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices
Ability to handle and restrain pets of various sizes and temperaments withcare and compassion.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability tointeract effectively with pet parents and team members
Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift heavy pets and performrepetitive tasks.Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required by thestore's grooming schedule
Note: The Junior Pet Stylist position at Petco is an entry-level positiondesigned for individuals to develop their skills and knowledge in petgrooming. This position provides an excellent foundation for further careeradvancement within Petco's grooming department.
The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specificlaws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.