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Petco

Junior Groomer

Petco, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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Overview Be among the first 25 applicants. Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people. If you want to make a real difference, explore an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

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.

Because You’ll Start Your Grooming Career Here Your Petco Grooming Career

Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. During a ten-week training period, you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more. You will gain hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers. Our program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

What We Offer

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

Purpose The Junior Pet Stylist's

primary purpose is to learn how to perform the following services: bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, alongside seasoned groomers. In addition to bathing and drying services, the Junior Pet Stylist will assist in the grooming process, prioritizing the comfort, safety, and well-being of the pets in our care and delivering optimal customer services to pet parents. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about animals and grooming to start their career in the pet care industry.

Essential Job Functions

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

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 Outline

Weeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training – Learn dog behavior, pet and self-safety, proper check-in/out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and begin on-the-job training in bathing and drying techniques

Weeks 3-10: Performing and Achieving Productivity – Perform bathing and walk-in services while achieving weekly productivity goals

Education/Experience

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 by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule

Work Environment The majority of duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods. May involve exposure to heights using a two-step ladder or other tools. A large portion of time is spent in direct contact with pet parents and their dogs; the environment can be noisy and wet.

Pay and Benefits The pay ranges align with state-specific regulations and may vary by location and experience. Salary ranges listed below:

Salary Range: $10.00 - $19.00

per hour. For more details on Petco Total Rewards (health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, PTO), visit the company site.

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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