Junior Groomer

Petco • Hartsdale, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to join their team. This role is designed for individuals passionate about animals and grooming, offering a comprehensive ten-week training program. During this period, you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned groomers. This industry-leading program aims to develop essential grooming skills and establish a foundation for a future career with Petco Grooming. The primary purpose of the Junior Pet Stylist 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. Petco is a company dedicated to improving the lives of pets and people, with over 60 years of experience, 29,000+ team members, and a presence across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including over 1,500 stores and 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals. They also founded Petco Love, which supports animal welfare groups and has helped approximately 7 million animals find homes.

Requirements

• 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

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• Prior grooming salon assistance.
• High-school diploma or GED.

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.
• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services 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, 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, including 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

What This Job Offers

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