Pet Stylist

We are seeking a motivated and animal-loving individual to join our team as a Junior Pet Stylist at Petco. As a Junior Pet Stylist, you will play a vital role in providing professional bathing services to our furry friends, working under the guidance and supervision of experienced groomers.

About the Role:

• Perform grooming services, including brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, 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, providing excellent customer service and addressing their grooming-related inquiries.
• Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records.
• Learn and follow Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure quality and consistency in all areas of the grooming business.
• Maintain a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting and sanitizing grooming tools and equipment, along with daily cleaning of the salon.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All the supplies and equipment you need, including clippers, blades, shears, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
• State-of-the-art equipment, including bathing systems, kennels, tables, and dryers
• Career development and growth opportunities, such as a Pet Stylist

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with animals, such as volunteering at a shelter, pet sitting, or assisting in a 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 with care and compassion.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with pet parents and team members.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift heavy pets, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the store's grooming schedule.

About Petco:

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.