Junior Groomer
$20,800–$40,560 year
On-site · North Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming at Petco: learn essential grooming tasks during a ten-week training program, including bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under supervision. Assist in the grooming process, prioritize animal safety and comfort, provide customer service to pet parents, maintain a clean and sanitary salon, schedule appointments, and work toward productivity goals. Training weeks 1-3 focus on learning and on-the-job training; weeks 3-10 focus on performing grooming tasks and achieving productivity while adhering to grooming policies. Requires 0-1 year of animal-related experience (preferred), high school diploma or GED preferred, strong communication, and weekend/evening/holiday availability.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- 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
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