Junior Groomer

Petco•Santee, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to help pets live their best lives. The company prides itself on being a place where pets and pet people go, offering an exciting career path, a welcoming environment, and a focus on wellbeing. Petco's core values emphasize putting pets first, fostering fun, and committing as one team. With over 60 years of experience, Petco provides everything pets need, from meals and toys to expert support. The company has over 29,000 team members across more than 1,500 stores, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, preventive care clinics, and distribution centers. Petco Love, founded in 1999, supports animal welfare groups and has helped approximately 7 million animals find homes. The Junior Pet Stylist role begins with a ten-week training period, during which individuals will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, and nail cutting under the guidance of seasoned groomers. This industry-leading program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and establish a foundation for a future career in Petco Grooming. The primary purpose of this role is to learn and perform services like bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, while prioritizing the comfort, safety, and well-being of pets and delivering optimal customer service to pet parents. This position is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about animals and grooming to start their career in the pet care industry.

Requirements

0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
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 by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule.

Nice To Haves

Prior grooming salon assistance is preferred.
High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required.

Responsibilities

Learn how to perform bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning services alongside seasoned groomers.
Assist in the grooming process, prioritizing the comfort, safety, and well-being of the pets in our care.
Deliver optimal customer services to pet parents.
Perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to the pet parents’ instructions and in adherence to company policies and procedures.
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, address grooming related inquiries and provide timely resolution.
Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon.
Disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies.
Perform other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains.
Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records.
Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities and areas of the grooming business.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Medical, dental, vision and more
401k and more
Paid Time Off
Petco Discounts
All the supplies & equipment you need, including, brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
State of the art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables, and dryers

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