Pet Stylist
4 weeks ago
Petco Grooming Career Opportunities
At Petco, we're dedicated to providing exceptional pet care services that exceed our customers' expectations. As a Junior Pet Stylist, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality grooming services to our furry friends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist experienced groomers in providing bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning services
- Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon
- Interact professionally with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, and address grooming-related inquiries
- Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment
- Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records
Training Program Outline:
- Weeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training
- Weeks 3-10: Performing and Achieving Productivity
Requirements:
- 0-1 year of animal-related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting
- High-school diploma or GED preferred
- 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
Work Environment:
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.
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.
