Grooming Assistant Job in Manchester, New Hampshire US

Grooming Assistant

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.