Petco-posted 4 months ago
$10 - $16/Yr
Entry Level
Santa Barbara, CA
5,001-10,000 employees

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people, and our planet is good for Petco. As a Junior Pet Stylist, you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more during a ten-week training period. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about animals and grooming to start their career in the pet care industry.

  • Perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under close supervision.
  • Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times.
  • Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, providing optimal customer service and addressing grooming-related inquiries.
  • Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfecting and sanitizing grooming tools and equipment.
  • Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records.
  • Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.
  • 0-1 year of animal-related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting; prior grooming salon assistance is preferred.
  • High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required.
  • 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.
  • 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
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