Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our people. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and families. We're actively hiring for this Aurora, CO vacancy with career pathing and development support.
Role Overview
As Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer (Salon Experience Lead), you'll deliver professional grooming services while leading team development. Support bathers and stylists through certification, ensure exceptional pet parent experiences, and drive salon performance in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead people development: Train, mentor, onboard associates; provide feedback for reviews/promotions; identify academy candidates.
- Enhance salon/store experience: Greet pet parents, recommend services, manage bookings, promote sales, maintain cleanliness/sanitation.
- Perform expert grooming: Full baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing per PetSmart standards; report sick pets.
- Drive business: Achieve sales targets, communicate trends, handle complaints, ensure policy compliance.
Experience & Skills
Require 2+ years grooming (technical exam possible), full-time flexibility, tool proficiency, computer skills, strong communication, organization, and composure. Guide associates without direct reports.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage
- 401k company match & PTO for full-time
- Associate discounts, tuition assistance
- Career growth & development opportunities
Join PetSmart in Aurora to advance your grooming career while making a difference for pets!
Locations
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
Salary
42,000 - 58,000 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
- Animal Safety & Careintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years grooming experience (experience)
- Full-time availability including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Proficiency with grooming tools/equipment (experience)
- Strong computer & communication skills (experience)
- Organizational skills & composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Train & develop bathers/stylists through certification
- Perform full grooming services & standalone tasks
- Manage pet parent interactions & drive rebookings/sales
- Maintain salon cleanliness/sanitation & pet welfare
- Delegate tasks, handle associate issues & ensure compliance
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with company match
- general: Paid Time Off (full-time)
- general: Associate Discounts & Tuition Assistance
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Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our people. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and families. We're actively hiring for this Aurora, CO vacancy with career pathing and development support.
Role Overview
As Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer (Salon Experience Lead), you'll deliver professional grooming services while leading team development. Support bathers and stylists through certification, ensure exceptional pet parent experiences, and drive salon performance in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead people development: Train, mentor, onboard associates; provide feedback for reviews/promotions; identify academy candidates.
- Enhance salon/store experience: Greet pet parents, recommend services, manage bookings, promote sales, maintain cleanliness/sanitation.
- Perform expert grooming: Full baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing per PetSmart standards; report sick pets.
- Drive business: Achieve sales targets, communicate trends, handle complaints, ensure policy compliance.
Experience & Skills
Require 2+ years grooming (technical exam possible), full-time flexibility, tool proficiency, computer skills, strong communication, organization, and composure. Guide associates without direct reports.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage
- 401k company match & PTO for full-time
- Associate discounts, tuition assistance
- Career growth & development opportunities
Join PetSmart in Aurora to advance your grooming career while making a difference for pets!
Locations
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
Salary
42,000 - 58,000 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
- Animal Safety & Careintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years grooming experience (experience)
- Full-time availability including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Proficiency with grooming tools/equipment (experience)
- Strong computer & communication skills (experience)
- Organizational skills & composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Train & develop bathers/stylists through certification
- Perform full grooming services & standalone tasks
- Manage pet parent interactions & drive rebookings/sales
- Maintain salon cleanliness/sanitation & pet welfare
- Delegate tasks, handle associate issues & ensure compliance
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with company match
- general: Paid Time Off (full-time)
- general: Associate Discounts & Tuition Assistance
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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