Overview
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 with 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.
Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. During this ten-week training period you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more, with guidance from seasoned groomers. This program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.
Note: This description reflects the job posting details as provided and does not imply any guarantee of employment.
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 with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming inquiries and provide timely resolution.
* Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, and perform daily/weekly cleaning duties in the salon in accordance with Petco hygiene and sanitation policies.
* 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.
Training Program
* Weeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training – learning dog behavior, pet and self-safety, check-in/out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and on-the-job training in bathing and drying techniques.
* Weeks 3-10: Performing and Achieving Productivity – performing bathing and walk-in services while achieving weekly productivity goals.
Education/Experience
* 0-1 year of animal-related experience (shelter volunteering or pet sitting preferred; prior grooming salon assistance is helpful).
* High-school diploma or GED 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.
* Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and team members.
* Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the grooming schedule.
Work Environment
The majority of job duties are indoors in the grooming salon. Position may require bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods. Exposure to heights may be required for using a two-step ladder or other tools. The work environment can be noisy and wet, with substantial direct contact with pet parents and their dogs.
Equal Opportunity
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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