Overview
Junior Groomer Jobs in Garden City, USA at 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. Gaining hands‑on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers, our industry‑leading program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.
Essential Job Functions
- Under close supervision, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to pet parents’ instructions and company policies.
- 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‑related inquiries, and provide timely resolution.
- Maintain a clean and safe grooming area, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon following 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 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 4‑10:
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 job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing for long periods, and occasional exposure to heights for cleaning tasks. The environment can be noisy and wet.
Benefits
- All necessary supplies & equipment provided (brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.)
- State‑of‑the‑art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables, and dryers
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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Title: Junior Groomer
Company: Petco
Location: Garden City, USA
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