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 families. Enjoy a culture of Belonging, Recognition, and career pathing in Brampton, Ontario.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on guidance from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on mastering safe grooming techniques while delivering exceptional pet parent experiences, upholding company values, and ensuring pet safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, client records, and reminder calls.
- Recommend wellness solutions, merchandise, and services to boost salon sales and meet targets.
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; handle sick/injured pets promptly.
- Assist other departments and follow all policies/procedures.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with computer proficiency, strong communication, organizational skills, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand, stoop, and handle pets safely under pressure.
Benefits
Paid weekly, Health & Wellness Benefits*, Group RRSP with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and development opportunities. Care for your two- or four-legged family members!
Locations
- Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Salary
35,000 - 45,000 CAD / 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
- Organizational and multitaskingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and maintain composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and merchandise to pet parents
- Manage salon check-in/out, reservations, client records, and reminder calls
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, achieve targets, and assist other departments as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing
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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 families. Enjoy a culture of Belonging, Recognition, and career pathing in Brampton, Ontario.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on guidance from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on mastering safe grooming techniques while delivering exceptional pet parent experiences, upholding company values, and ensuring pet safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, client records, and reminder calls.
- Recommend wellness solutions, merchandise, and services to boost salon sales and meet targets.
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; handle sick/injured pets promptly.
- Assist other departments and follow all policies/procedures.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with computer proficiency, strong communication, organizational skills, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand, stoop, and handle pets safely under pressure.
Benefits
Paid weekly, Health & Wellness Benefits*, Group RRSP with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and development opportunities. Care for your two- or four-legged family members!
Locations
- Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Salary
35,000 - 45,000 CAD / 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
- Organizational and multitaskingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and maintain composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and merchandise to pet parents
- Manage salon check-in/out, reservations, client records, and reminder calls
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, achieve targets, and assist other departments as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing
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