Junior Groomer

Petco•Austin Central, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Pet Stylist begins a Petco Grooming career through a ten-week training program. With close supervision and guidance from experienced groomers, the employee learns and performs foundational services such as bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning. The role also supports the grooming process, with priority given to pets’ comfort, safety, and well-being and to providing excellent service to pet parents. During weeks 1–3, the employee learns dog behavior, pet and personal safety, check-in and check-out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and bathing and drying techniques through on-the-job training. During weeks 3–10, the employee performs bathing and walk-in services while working toward weekly productivity goals. Most duties take place indoors in a grooming salon. The role involves direct contact with pet parents and dogs, as well as collaboration with other salon partners. The environment may be noisy and wet.

Requirements

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.
Ability to bend, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds as necessary, and stand for long periods.
Ability to work in an environment that may be noisy and wet and to perform assigned cleaning and maintenance duties that may involve heights and a two-step ladder or support tools.

Nice To Haves

0–1 year of animal-related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
Prior grooming salon assistance experience is preferred.
High-school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Under close supervision, provide limited grooming services, including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, following pet parents’ instructions and company policies.
Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon.
Interact professionally with pet parents, provide customer service, answer grooming-related questions, and resolve inquiries in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon; disinfect and sanitize tools and equipment and complete daily, weekly, and assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks.
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 the training program, learn dog behavior, pet and personal safety, check-in and check-out procedures, customer service, and bathing and drying techniques.
Perform bathing and walk-in services during weeks 3–10 and work toward weekly productivity goals.