Junior Groomer

Petco Animal Supplies Stores • Las Vegas, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Pet Stylist begins a Petco grooming career through a ten-week training period designed to develop essential grooming skills. Under the guidance and close supervision of experienced groomers, the employee learns and performs fundamental services including bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning. The role also assists with the grooming process while prioritizing pets’ comfort, safety, and well-being and providing effective customer service to pet parents.

During weeks 1–3, training covers dog behavior, pet and personal safety, check-in and check-out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and hands-on bathing and drying techniques. During weeks 3–10, the trainee performs bathing and walk-in services while working toward weekly productivity goals.

Most duties take place indoors in a grooming salon. The position involves direct contact with pets and pet parents, as well as collaboration with salon partners. The environment may be noisy and wet. Duties may involve bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing for extended periods, and using a two-step ladder or support tools for cleaning and maintenance.

Requirements

• 0–1 year of animal-related experience; experience may include shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting 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, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform limited grooming services—including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning—according to pet parents’ instructions and company policies and procedures.
• Protect the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon.
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide customer service, respond to grooming-related questions, and resolve concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon; disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment; perform daily and weekly cleaning and other assigned maintenance, including cleaning air filters, vents, and drains.
• Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records.
• Learn and follow Petco grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to support safety, quality, and consistency.
• During training, learn dog behavior, pet and personal safety, check-in and check-out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and bathing and drying techniques.
• Perform bathing and walk-in services during the training program while working toward weekly productivity goals.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Petco discounts
• Supplies and equipment needed for the job, including brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, and tools
• State-of-the-art equipment, including a bathing system, kennels, tables, and dryers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed