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LEND A PAW IN STORE

Store General Manager

Store Leadership

Store Associate

Animal Care Specialist

Aquatic Specialist

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Dog Training

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Seven years ago, I started my path with Petco as a part time cashier. Now I'm running a successful Petco and have grown so much as a pet lover, pet parent, and a leader. I have held every position on the sales floor and have learned so much about the pet industry. With the tools and knowledge Petco supplies me, I can go as far as I want in my career.

Megan M., Store General Manager

GROW YOUR GROOMING CAREER

Grooming is more than just making pets look (and smell!) pretty. Regular grooming is an essential part of pet health & wellness. As a groomer, you'll play an important role in keeping pets looking and feeling their best. Explore all of the ways you can grow your grooming career with us.

Junior Pet Stylist

Your career starts here with an 18-week professional grooming course, mentorship and the tools you need to shine.

Pet Stylist

Advance your career, mentor junior groomers and advise pet parents to keep their pet's skin and coat healthy.

Grooming Salon Leader

You'll keep the salon buzzing efficiently, maintain the highest quality standards, train groomers and grow your salon business.

All Grooming Roles

Not sure where to start? Explore all open grooming positions and take the first step in your grooming career today.

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I started off as a groomer and worked my way to an instructor. I remember feeling nervous and self-conscious, but my district manager, Sharon, encouraged me so much. Petco gives plenty of opportunity to everyone, you just need passion and desire for growth. Having a support system where you are encouraged to grow is HUGE. Being given the opportunity to teach my passion and the trade that I love, is a dream.

Ivana M., Grooming Salon Instructor

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I’ve been with Petco for over two years, and what I love most is working one-on-one with clients to strengthen the bond they share with their dogs. Every private session is a chance to improve the lives of pets and pet parents.

Yaz Thompson, Dog Trainer

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Petco Total Rewards Benefits

Petco Total Rewards Benefits care for your total physical, emotional and financial wellness, as well as your loved ones.

  • Health and Wellness

    • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
    • Gender-affirming care benefits
    • Adoption & fertility benefits
    • Flexible shifts & schedules
    • Generous time off & holidays
    • Employee Assistance Program with free, 24/7 mental health, legal & financial resources
    • Basic life & AD&D insurance
    • Pet bereavement
    • Paid parental leave

    Financial Wellness

    • Competitive pay
    • 401(K) + Company Match
    • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Employee referral rewards
    • Employee stock purchase program
    • Generous discounts: store, grooming, dog training & veterinary care

    Career Growth

    • Professional advancement opportunities
    • Business & leadership training
    • Collaborative & supportive environment

    Petco Discounts

    • 40% off Petco-owned brands
    • 20% or more off most in-store purchases & services
    • 10% off petco.com purchases
    • FREE Dog Training group classes
    • 20% off Grooming
    • 20% off vet services
    • Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto & pet insurance brands

    *Benefits vary depending on role.

  • Benefits

    • FlexWork Bridge Plan – Medical Insurance, including unlimited $0 copay virtual care visits, Hospital & Accident Indemnity Plans
    • Competitive compensation packages
    • 401(K) + Company Match
    • Employee referral rewards
    • Employee Stock Purchase program
    • Flexible shifts & schedules
    • Employee Assistance Program with free, 24/7 mental health, legal & financial resources
    • Career advancement & leadership opportunities
    • Generous discounts: store, grooming, dog training & veterinary care

    Petco Discounts

    • 40% off Petco-owned brands
    • Promotional discounts up to 60% off provided by Petco brand partners
    • 20% or more off most in-store purchases & services
    • 10% off petco.com purchases
    • FREE Dog Training group classes
    • 20% off Grooming
    • 20% off vet services
    • Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto & pet insurance brands

    *Benefits vary depending on role.

  • Health and Wellness

    • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
    • Flexible shifts & schedules
    • Flexible, open & paid time off
    • Employee Assistance Program with free, 24/7 mental health, legal & financial resources
    • Basic life & AD&D insurance
    • Supplemental benefits & insurance
    • Pet bereavement
    • Paid parental leave
    • Gender-affirming care benefits
    • Adoption & fertility benefits

    Financial Wellness

    • Competitive pay
    • 401(K) + Company Match
    • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Professional liability coverage
    • Employee referral rewards
    • Employee stock purchase program
    • Generous discounts to care for your pets
    • Up to 100% reimbursement of DEA license

    Career Growth

    • Leadership & development training
    • Free online courses & paid certifications
    • Up to $3500/year for continuing education
    • Ultrasound and equipment training
    • Veterinary student externships & early-career mentorship

    Petco Discounts

    • 40% off Petco-owned brands
    • 20% or more off most in-store purchases & services
    • 10% off petco.com purchases
    • FREE Dog Training group classes
    • 20% off Grooming
    • Veterinary services discounts
    • Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto & pet insurance brands

    Hospitals Equipped With

    • DDXR
    • Idexx
    • Butterfly iQ+ Vet handheld ultrasound
    • Vetology Radiograph interpretation AI
    • VetScan IMAGYST
    • Doppler
    • Surgical suite

    *Benefits vary depending on role.

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Our Commitment to People, Pets and Planet

We believe the passion for pets is universal. To better serve our diverse customers across our 1,500 Pet Care Centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals and 1700+ weekly Vetco vaccination clinics, we are intentional about bringing the skillsets and experiences that help us meet the needs of all pets and pet parents. From attracting bilingual talent needed to serve multicultural market segments to leveraging a variety of perspectives to help us innovate in a competitive and changing industry, we know diversity and inclusion are critical business drivers to help Petco meet the needs of all pet families.

  • Planet

    • Began transitioning in-store habitats from fluorescent to LED bulbs, resulting in energy savings.
    • Reduced energy usage by more than 4 million kWh through our lighting curtailment program.
    • In 2024, our recycling initiatives diverted nearly 400 tons of plastic from landfills.
  • People

    • Provided career or skills-related training to 98% of all employees.
    • Sponsored more than 150 scholarships through our Petco/Penn Foster Scholarship Program and Latinx Veterinary Medical Association.
    • Nearly 600,000 hours of training delivered to pet care center partners.
    • Over 40% of General Manager and District General Manager positions filled by internal promotions.
  • Pets

    • Reunited more than 100,000 pets with their pet parents through Petco Love Lost.
    • Helped save nearly 7 million animals through adoptions in Petco pet care centers
    • Distributed more than 3.2 million free vaccines to pets via Petco Love.
    • Invested nearly $410 million in lifesaving animal welfare work.
    • Helped more than 4,000 animal welfare partners.
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