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 Burlington, Ontario, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, resources, and growth opportunities to build a rewarding career in pet care.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role is your entry into professional pet grooming. After completing PetSmart’s Grooming Academy, you'll receive hands-on guidance from expert stylists, mastering best-in-class techniques while ensuring pet safety and exceptional customer service. This position supports store operations, salon sales growth, and upholding our vision of compassionate pet care.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver 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, check-ins/outs, and promote salon services/merchandise.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and humane conditions; respond immediately to sick/injured pets.
- Drive salon metrics through sales opportunities and positive pet parent experiences.
- Assist other departments and participate in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with strong communication, organizational skills, composure under pressure, computer proficiency, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping, and keen depth perception for safe pet handling.
Benefits
Enjoy Paid Weekly earnings, Health & Wellness Benefits, RRSP with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, and robust career development. Take care of your two- and four-legged family members while advancing in a fun, pet-loving workplace!
Locations
- Burlington, 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)
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company expectations
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and merchandise to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; handle sick/injured pets
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
- 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 Burlington, Ontario, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, resources, and growth opportunities to build a rewarding career in pet care.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role is your entry into professional pet grooming. After completing PetSmart’s Grooming Academy, you'll receive hands-on guidance from expert stylists, mastering best-in-class techniques while ensuring pet safety and exceptional customer service. This position supports store operations, salon sales growth, and upholding our vision of compassionate pet care.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver 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, check-ins/outs, and promote salon services/merchandise.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and humane conditions; respond immediately to sick/injured pets.
- Drive salon metrics through sales opportunities and positive pet parent experiences.
- Assist other departments and participate in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with strong communication, organizational skills, composure under pressure, computer proficiency, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping, and keen depth perception for safe pet handling.
Benefits
Enjoy Paid Weekly earnings, Health & Wellness Benefits, RRSP with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, and robust career development. Take care of your two- and four-legged family members while advancing in a fun, pet-loving workplace!
Locations
- Burlington, 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)
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company expectations
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and merchandise to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; handle sick/injured pets
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
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
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