Junior Groomer

PetCo • Wallingford, CT

175d

About The Position

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. Your Petco Grooming Career begins as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming, where you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more during a ten-week training period. This program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

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.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under close supervision.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times.
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, providing optimal customer service and addressing grooming-related inquiries.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfecting and sanitizing grooming tools and equipment.
• Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records.
• Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All the supplies & equipment needed for grooming
• State of the art equipment including bathing system, kennels, tables, and dryers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED