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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location 2300 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, New York

About this job

Do you love working with animals and having a great time doing it? Then PETCO is
where you need to be!

At PETCO, "Animals Come First. Our People Make It Happen!" Making our pet
parents and their animal companions happy and healthy is the aim of our
business, and we are always looking for creative, energetic, and inspired people
to help us in the promotion of the human-animal bond. At PETCO, you will have
many opportunities to create a career path for yourself and build on your
existing experience and knowledge.

We are looking for a Grooming Assistant to assist the Pet Stylist(s) in one of
PETCO's many Grooming Salons.

What You'll Be Doing:

* When not grooming, you'll bathe/brush, blow-dry, and/or apply conditioner on
dogs and cats that require haircuts
* Complete daily grooming payroll and commission paperwork
* Daily complete and file reminder cards for each pet groomed
* Assist with generating and developing the grooming business by utilizing
periods of time when not grooming pets to write and send customer reminder cards
* Greet sales floor customers and promote grooming services and/or hand out
discount flyers
* Ensure Grooming Salon cleanliness and safety meets PETCO standards by
sweeping, mopping, etc. on a regular basis
* Assist in booking grooming appointments and keeping follow-up card file active
and up-to-date
* Special projects as assigned

What Qualified Candidates Will Have:

* Able to demonstrate basic knowledge in the grooming industry
* Preferably either a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED)

PETCO has a unique environment with infinite career opportunities for those who
want to "Make It Happen!" We offer a competitive benefits package, which may
include medical, dental and vision, paid time off, an associate discount, and a
fun, exciting and great place to work.

Come. Work. Stay.