Junior Groomer

Petco • Palm Springs, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Petco is a company dedicated to helping pets live their best lives, fostering an environment where employees can make a difference, build careers, and nurture their well-being. The company's core values emphasize putting pets and pet parents first, fostering fun, and committing as one team. Petco has been serving pets for over 60 years, providing everything from meals and toys to expert support. With over 29,000 employees, Petco operates more than 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, alongside 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, preventive care clinics, and distribution centers. In 1999, Petco Love was founded, supporting animal welfare groups and facilitating millions of adoptions. The Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming role is an entry-level, ten-week training program designed to teach fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, and nail cutting. Under the guidance of seasoned groomers, this program provides hands-on experience to develop essential grooming skills and establish a career foundation with Petco Grooming. The primary purpose of this role is to learn and perform bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning services, while assisting in the overall grooming process. The Junior Pet Stylist is expected to prioritize the comfort, safety, and well-being of pets and deliver optimal customer service to pet parents, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about animals and grooming to begin their career in the pet care industry.

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.
• 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.
• Perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to the 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.
• Learn dog behavior, pet and self-safety, proper check-in/out procedures, customer service, and grooming policies.
• Begin on-the-job training in bathing and drying techniques.
• Perform bathing and walk-in services while achieving weekly productivity goals.

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