Junior Groomer

Petco•BR Acadian, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Pet Stylist begins a career in Petco Grooming through a ten-week training program. Under close supervision and guidance from experienced groomers, the trainee learns and performs fundamental grooming 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 customer service to pet parents. Training covers dog behavior, pet and personal safety, check-in and check-out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and bathing and drying techniques. During weeks 3–10, the Junior Pet Stylist performs bathing and walk-in services while working toward weekly productivity goals. The role also involves maintaining grooming records and appointments, following company grooming and sanitation standards, and cleaning the salon and equipment. Most duties take place indoors in a grooming salon. The work includes direct contact with dogs and pet parents, and the environment may be noisy and wet. The position requires bending, kneeling, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary; some cleaning duties may involve exposure to heights using a two-step ladder or other support tools.

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.
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 grooming schedule.
Ability to bend, kneel, stand for long periods, and lift up to 30 pounds as necessary.

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, perform limited grooming services, including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, following pet parents’ instructions and company policies.
Help ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon.
Interact professionally with pet parents, provide customer service, respond to grooming-related inquiries, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon; disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment and complete daily, weekly, and other assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records.
Learn and follow Petco grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.
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 of training while working toward weekly productivity goals.