Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart puts pets first, and that starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer in Lockport, NY, you'll create joyful experiences for pets and their families while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a company that values your contributions.
Role Overview
The Salon Experience Lead (Groomer & Salon Trainer) delivers top-tier grooming services, trains new associates, and ensures exceptional pet parent satisfaction. This full-time role combines hands-on grooming with leadership to build high-performing salon teams and drive business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead people development: Onboard, mentor, and certify bathers/stylists; provide performance feedback and identify academy candidates.
- Deliver grooming excellence: Perform baths, brushes, nail trims, and full services per PetSmart standards.
- Enhance customer experience: Greet pet parents, recommend services, manage bookings, and promote sales/rebookings.
- Maintain operations: Ensure salon cleanliness, pet welfare, and compliance; report issues and assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
Require 2+ years grooming experience (technical exam possible), full availability, tool proficiency, computer skills, strong communication, composure under pressure, and organizational detail-orientation. Guide associates without direct reports.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with 401k match
- Health, wellness, and PTO for full-time
- Associate discounts and tuition assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
Join us in Lockport to make a pawsitive impact!
Locations
- Lockport, New York, United States
Salary
35,000 - 50,000 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 Promotionintermediate
- Safety & Sanitationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years grooming experience (experience)
- Full-time availability including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Proficiency with grooming tools/equipment (experience)
- Computer proficiency (experience)
- Strong communication skills (experience)
- Organizational skills with attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Train and develop bathers/stylists through certification
- Perform full grooming services and standalone tasks
- Manage pet parent interactions and drive rebookings/sales
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety standards
- Delegate tasks, provide feedback, and handle associate issues
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time
- general: Associate Discounts & Tuition Assistance
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Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
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Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart puts pets first, and that starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer in Lockport, NY, you'll create joyful experiences for pets and their families while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a company that values your contributions.
Role Overview
The Salon Experience Lead (Groomer & Salon Trainer) delivers top-tier grooming services, trains new associates, and ensures exceptional pet parent satisfaction. This full-time role combines hands-on grooming with leadership to build high-performing salon teams and drive business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead people development: Onboard, mentor, and certify bathers/stylists; provide performance feedback and identify academy candidates.
- Deliver grooming excellence: Perform baths, brushes, nail trims, and full services per PetSmart standards.
- Enhance customer experience: Greet pet parents, recommend services, manage bookings, and promote sales/rebookings.
- Maintain operations: Ensure salon cleanliness, pet welfare, and compliance; report issues and assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
Require 2+ years grooming experience (technical exam possible), full availability, tool proficiency, computer skills, strong communication, composure under pressure, and organizational detail-orientation. Guide associates without direct reports.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with 401k match
- Health, wellness, and PTO for full-time
- Associate discounts and tuition assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
Join us in Lockport to make a pawsitive impact!
Locations
- Lockport, New York, United States
Salary
35,000 - 50,000 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 Promotionintermediate
- Safety & Sanitationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years grooming experience (experience)
- Full-time availability including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Proficiency with grooming tools/equipment (experience)
- Computer proficiency (experience)
- Strong communication skills (experience)
- Organizational skills with attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Train and develop bathers/stylists through certification
- Perform full grooming services and standalone tasks
- Manage pet parent interactions and drive rebookings/sales
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety standards
- Delegate tasks, provide feedback, and handle associate issues
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time
- general: Associate Discounts & Tuition Assistance
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