Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our passionate team! As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Antioch, California, you'll join a supportive culture where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits to help you thrive.
Role Overview
Our Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on learning from PetSmart's expert grooming teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll provide top-tier salon services under supervision, build pet parent relationships, and ensure the highest standards of pet care and safety in a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care while developing safe technical skills.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/check-outs, and maintain accurate client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, upsell services/merchandise, and drive salon sales to meet targets.
- Uphold salon cleanliness and humane conditions, performing daily maintenance and end-of-day deep cleans.
- Monitor pet health, respond to emergencies, and assist across store departments as needed.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience is preferred (technical exam may apply), but no prior certification is required – just complete our Salon Academy! Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication, organization, composure under pressure, and physical stamina for lifting 50+ lbs in a pet-filled, sometimes noisy/wet workspace. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage*, 401k matching, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with ongoing development. Join us in Antioch and advance your passion for pets!
Locations
- Antioch, California, United States
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet grooming techniquesintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Pet safety and handlingintermediate
- Salon maintenance and sanitationintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Computer proficiencyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in a fast-paced environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services per PetSmart standards
- Engage pet parents to recommend health and wellness solutions and upsell services
- Manage salon check-ins, check-outs, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety throughout shifts
- Promote salon sales targets and participate in store-wide duties as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits*
- general: 401k Plan with company match
- general: Paid Time off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
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Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our passionate team! As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Antioch, California, you'll join a supportive culture where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits to help you thrive.
Role Overview
Our Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on learning from PetSmart's expert grooming teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll provide top-tier salon services under supervision, build pet parent relationships, and ensure the highest standards of pet care and safety in a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care while developing safe technical skills.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/check-outs, and maintain accurate client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, upsell services/merchandise, and drive salon sales to meet targets.
- Uphold salon cleanliness and humane conditions, performing daily maintenance and end-of-day deep cleans.
- Monitor pet health, respond to emergencies, and assist across store departments as needed.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience is preferred (technical exam may apply), but no prior certification is required – just complete our Salon Academy! Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication, organization, composure under pressure, and physical stamina for lifting 50+ lbs in a pet-filled, sometimes noisy/wet workspace. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage*, 401k matching, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with ongoing development. Join us in Antioch and advance your passion for pets!
Locations
- Antioch, California, United States
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet grooming techniquesintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Pet safety and handlingintermediate
- Salon maintenance and sanitationintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Computer proficiencyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in a fast-paced environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services per PetSmart standards
- Engage pet parents to recommend health and wellness solutions and upsell services
- Manage salon check-ins, check-outs, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety throughout shifts
- Promote salon sales targets and participate in store-wide duties as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits*
- general: 401k Plan with company match
- general: Paid Time off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
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