Junior Groomer

About Petco

We are proud to be "where the pets go" and where the pet people go. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to improving lives by doing what's right for pets and people. Our core values—Pet First, Foster the Fun, and Let's Go!—guide us in nurturing the pet-human bond across our 29,000+ team members.

We operate more than 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, alongside hundreds of preventive care clinics and Vetco Total Care hospitals. Through our Petco Love initiative, founded in 1999, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals.

Your Petco Grooming Career

Begin your journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming! This role is designed for those with a genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in the pet care industry. You will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more during a comprehensive ten-week training period.\n Guided by seasoned groomers, our industry-leading program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career. You will assist in the grooming process, prioritizing the comfort, safety, and well-being of the pets in our care while delivering optimal customer service to pet parents. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with hands-on experience and access to state-of-the-art equipment, including bathing systems, kennels, tables, and dryers.

Training Program Outline

• Weeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training Focus on learning dog behavior, pet and self-safety, proper check-in/out procedures, customer service, and grooming policies. You will begin on-the-job training in bathing and drying techniques.
• Weeks 3-10: Performing and Achieving Productivity Transition to performing bathing and walk-in services while working toward weekly productivity goals.

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.