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 advancement in pet retail.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Chandler, AZ, you'll receive hands-on guidance from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Master safe grooming techniques while ensuring pet safety, salon cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role builds foundational skills for a rewarding grooming career.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Engage pet parents via in-person, phone, and register interactions; manage reservations, check-ins, and rebookings. Promote sales, recommend wellness solutions, maintain salon hygiene, and assist with sick/injured pets or other store duties.
Daily Operations
- Greet clients and conduct reminder calls
- Uphold cleanliness via maintenance checklists
- Drive salon metrics and productivity
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with computer proficiency, composure under pressure, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, and working in pet hair environments.
Benefits
Paid weekly, health/wellness benefits*, 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career pathing. Grow with PetSmart’s development programs.
Locations
- Chandler, Arizona, 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 cleanliness maintenanceintermediate
- 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 work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety daily
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist other 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 & Development opportunities
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Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
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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 advancement in pet retail.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Chandler, AZ, you'll receive hands-on guidance from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Master safe grooming techniques while ensuring pet safety, salon cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role builds foundational skills for a rewarding grooming career.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Engage pet parents via in-person, phone, and register interactions; manage reservations, check-ins, and rebookings. Promote sales, recommend wellness solutions, maintain salon hygiene, and assist with sick/injured pets or other store duties.
Daily Operations
- Greet clients and conduct reminder calls
- Uphold cleanliness via maintenance checklists
- Drive salon metrics and productivity
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with computer proficiency, composure under pressure, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, and working in pet hair environments.
Benefits
Paid weekly, health/wellness benefits*, 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career pathing. Grow with PetSmart’s development programs.
Locations
- Chandler, Arizona, 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 cleanliness maintenanceintermediate
- 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 work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety daily
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist other 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 & Development opportunities
Tags & Categories
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