Junior Groomer

Petco • Carle Place, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Pet Stylist begins a ten-week training period to learn fundamental grooming tasks and build a foundation for a career in Petco Grooming. Working under close supervision and alongside experienced groomers, the Junior Pet Stylist learns and performs limited services such as bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning. The role assists with grooming while prioritizing pets’ comfort, safety, and well-being and providing optimal customer service to pet parents.

Training includes learning dog behavior, pet and self-safety, check-in and check-out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and bathing and drying techniques during weeks 1–3. During weeks 3–10, the Junior Pet Stylist performs bathing and walk-in services while working toward weekly productivity goals.

Most duties take place indoors in a grooming salon. The role involves direct contact with pet parents and dogs, as well as collaboration with salon partners. The environment may be noisy and wet. Physical duties include bending, kneeling, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary. The position may also involve working at heights with a two-step ladder or using support tools such as vacuums for cleaning and maintenance.

Requirements

• 0–1 year of animal-related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• Genuine passion for animals and 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 Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including bending, kneeling, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Prior grooming salon assistance is preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform limited grooming services—including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning—according to pet-parent 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 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; complete daily and weekly cleaning duties 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 to support safety, quality, and consistency.
• Learn dog behavior, pet and self-safety, check-in and check-out procedures, customer service, and bathing and drying techniques during training.
• Perform bathing and walk-in services and work toward weekly productivity goals during the training program.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All necessary supplies and equipment, including brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, and tools
• 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