Junior Groomer

Petco • Hackensack, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Petco is a company dedicated to helping pets live their best lives, fostering a culture where employees can make a real difference, create exciting career paths, feel welcome, and nurture their wellbeing. With over 60 years of experience, Petco provides everything pets need, from food and toys to supplies and expert support. The company operates more than 1,500 Petco stores, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Petco also founded Petco Love in 1999, which supports thousands of local animal welfare groups and has facilitated homes for approximately 7 million animals. The Junior Pet Stylist (Groomer) role is an entry point into a Petco Grooming career, involving a ten-week training program to learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, and nail cutting, with guidance from seasoned groomers. This program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and establish a foundation for a future career in pet grooming.

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, though not required.

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 in adherence to 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.
• Perform 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.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees