Junior Groomer

Petco • Brentwood, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. The company is 29,000 strong and operates over 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. Petco is focused on purpose-driven work, believing that what's good for pets, people, and the planet is good for Petco. The Junior Pet Stylist role is an entry point into a Petco Grooming career. During a ten-week training period, the Junior Pet Stylist will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, and cutting nails, gaining hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers. The industry-leading program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for a future career with Petco Grooming. The primary purpose of this role is to learn how to perform services including bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, alongside experienced groomers. In addition to bathing and drying, the Junior Pet Stylist will assist in the grooming process, prioritizing the comfort, safety, and well-being of pets and delivering optimal customer service to pet parents. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals 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

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, 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
• 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, and 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
• Learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails
• Assist in the grooming process, prioritizing the comfort, safety, and well-being of the pets in our care and delivering optimal customer services to pet parents

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
• Commitment to continuous training, development, and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees