Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition while advancing your career in pet care.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Arlington, Texas, you'll train under experienced Professional Stylists in PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on mastering industry-leading grooming techniques while delivering exceptional salon services. Uphold pet safety, store cleanliness, and customer satisfaction in a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, execute full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, and drive salon sales.
- Maintain impeccable salon hygiene, perform daily maintenance, and ensure humane pet conditions.
- Handle check-ins/outs, client records, reminder calls, and rebookings.
- Assist across departments, respond to pet health issues, and promote company values.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy for certification. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends required. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping, and working in a pet hair-filled environment.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k with company match and Paid Time Off
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
*Eligibility varies. Join PetSmart in Arlington today!
Locations
- Arlington, Texas, United States
Salary
28,000 - 35,000 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
- Organizational skillsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Attention to detail and composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, check-outs, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist in other store departments and follow company policies
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
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition while advancing your career in pet care.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Arlington, Texas, you'll train under experienced Professional Stylists in PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on mastering industry-leading grooming techniques while delivering exceptional salon services. Uphold pet safety, store cleanliness, and customer satisfaction in a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, execute full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, and drive salon sales.
- Maintain impeccable salon hygiene, perform daily maintenance, and ensure humane pet conditions.
- Handle check-ins/outs, client records, reminder calls, and rebookings.
- Assist across departments, respond to pet health issues, and promote company values.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy for certification. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends required. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping, and working in a pet hair-filled environment.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k with company match and Paid Time Off
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
*Eligibility varies. Join PetSmart in Arlington today!
Locations
- Arlington, Texas, United States
Salary
28,000 - 35,000 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
- Organizational skillsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Attention to detail and composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, check-outs, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist in other store departments and follow company policies
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
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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