Pet Stylist Trainee

About the Role:

The Junior Pet Stylist Trainee will learn and develop essential grooming skills, including bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, under the guidance of experienced groomers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform limited grooming services, including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, according to pet parents' instructions and company policies.
• 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, and address grooming-related inquiries.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, and perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.

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, 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.

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 Gibsonia 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.