Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart's 'Anything for Pets' philosophy starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer in Alexandria, VA, you'll create meaningful experiences for pets and families while growing your career. We empower associates with tools, resources, and opportunities for success in a supportive environment focused on pet care excellence.
Role Overview
The Salon Experience Lead (Groomer & Salon Trainer) delivers professional grooming services with top-tier quality and safety. This leadership role supports high-performing salon teams by training bathers and stylists through PetSmart's development programs, ensuring exceptional pet parent experiences and salon operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead people development: Onboard, mentor, coach associates; facilitate certifications and academy training.
- Drive salon experience: Greet pet parents, recommend services, manage bookings, and promote rebooking/sales.
- Execute grooming: Perform full baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards.
- Maintain standards: Ensure cleanliness, humane conditions, and compliance with policies; report issues promptly.
- Support store: Communicate trends, handle facilities needs, and assist other departments as required.
Experience & Skills
Require 2+ years grooming experience (technical exam possible), full-time flexibility, tool proficiency, computer skills, strong communication, composure under pressure, and organizational detail-orientation. No direct reports, but guide associate growth.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health/wellness coverage, 401k match, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with development opportunities.
Locations
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Salary
45,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet Groomingintermediate
- Team Training & Mentoringintermediate
- Customer Serviceintermediate
- Salon Operationsintermediate
- Sales & Upsellingintermediate
- Safety & Sanitation Protocolsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years professional grooming experience (experience)
- Full-time availability including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Proficiency with grooming tools/equipment (experience)
- Strong computer & communication skills (experience)
- Organizational skills with attention to detail (experience)
- Ability to handle pressure & maintain composure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Train & develop bathers/stylists through certification programs
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes & nail trims
- Lead pet parent experience via greetings, consultations & rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, safety & operational standards
- Drive salon sales, promotions & productivity metrics
- Handle associate feedback, grievances & task delegation
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with Company Match
- general: Paid Time Off for Full-Time Associates
- general: Associate Discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career Pathing & Development Opportunities
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Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart's 'Anything for Pets' philosophy starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer in Alexandria, VA, you'll create meaningful experiences for pets and families while growing your career. We empower associates with tools, resources, and opportunities for success in a supportive environment focused on pet care excellence.
Role Overview
The Salon Experience Lead (Groomer & Salon Trainer) delivers professional grooming services with top-tier quality and safety. This leadership role supports high-performing salon teams by training bathers and stylists through PetSmart's development programs, ensuring exceptional pet parent experiences and salon operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead people development: Onboard, mentor, coach associates; facilitate certifications and academy training.
- Drive salon experience: Greet pet parents, recommend services, manage bookings, and promote rebooking/sales.
- Execute grooming: Perform full baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards.
- Maintain standards: Ensure cleanliness, humane conditions, and compliance with policies; report issues promptly.
- Support store: Communicate trends, handle facilities needs, and assist other departments as required.
Experience & Skills
Require 2+ years grooming experience (technical exam possible), full-time flexibility, tool proficiency, computer skills, strong communication, composure under pressure, and organizational detail-orientation. No direct reports, but guide associate growth.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health/wellness coverage, 401k match, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with development opportunities.
Locations
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Salary
45,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet Groomingintermediate
- Team Training & Mentoringintermediate
- Customer Serviceintermediate
- Salon Operationsintermediate
- Sales & Upsellingintermediate
- Safety & Sanitation Protocolsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years professional grooming experience (experience)
- Full-time availability including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Proficiency with grooming tools/equipment (experience)
- Strong computer & communication skills (experience)
- Organizational skills with attention to detail (experience)
- Ability to handle pressure & maintain composure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Train & develop bathers/stylists through certification programs
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes & nail trims
- Lead pet parent experience via greetings, consultations & rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, safety & operational standards
- Drive salon sales, promotions & productivity metrics
- Handle associate feedback, grievances & task delegation
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with Company Match
- general: Paid Time Off for Full-Time Associates
- general: Associate Discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career Pathing & Development Opportunities
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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