Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart is where Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team that creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in our Cambridge, Ontario location, you'll receive hands-on training from industry-leading Professional Stylists through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role builds foundational skills in pet grooming while ensuring pet safety and exceptional customer service. Advance to Pet Stylist upon successful completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/check-outs, and make reminder calls.
- Upsell services and merchandise to boost salon sales and meet productivity goals.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and humane conditions; respond to pet health issues immediately.
- Assist other departments and follow all company policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Key traits: flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, composure under pressure, strong communication, organizational skills, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand, stoop, and handle pets safely. Computer proficiency required.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits, RRSP with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Take care of your two- and four-legged family members!
Locations
- Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 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
- 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)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, and grooming services including nail trims and sanitary care
- 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
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
PetSmart is where Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team that creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in our Cambridge, Ontario location, you'll receive hands-on training from industry-leading Professional Stylists through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role builds foundational skills in pet grooming while ensuring pet safety and exceptional customer service. Advance to Pet Stylist upon successful completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/check-outs, and make reminder calls.
- Upsell services and merchandise to boost salon sales and meet productivity goals.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and humane conditions; respond to pet health issues immediately.
- Assist other departments and follow all company policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Key traits: flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, composure under pressure, strong communication, organizational skills, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand, stoop, and handle pets safely. Computer proficiency required.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits, RRSP with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Take care of your two- and four-legged family members!
Locations
- Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 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
- 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)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, and grooming services including nail trims and sanitary care
- 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
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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