Junior Groomer

Petco • Plymouth, MA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Petco is a company dedicated to helping pets live their best lives, guided by core values like 'Pet First', 'Foster the Fun', and 'Let’s Go! Own & Commit'. With over 60 years of experience, Petco provides various products and services for pets and pet parents across more than 1,500 stores, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, and preventive care clinics. The company also founded Petco Love, which supports animal welfare groups and has facilitated homes for approximately 7 million animals. The Junior Pet Stylist role in Grooming is a 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 industry-leading program aims to develop essential grooming skills and establish a foundation for a career in 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 prioritizing pet comfort, safety, and well-being, and delivering optimal customer service to pet parents. It's an opportunity for individuals passionate about animals and grooming to begin 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, though not required

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, 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, 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, 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