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 people. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Chatham, Ontario, you'll join a team dedicated to creating 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
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll provide best-in-class salon services under supervision, ensure pet safety, and deliver exceptional pet parent experiences while contributing to store cleanliness and sales goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and promote salon services/merchandise.
- Handle check-ins, check-outs, reservations, reminder calls, and client records.
- Maintain salon sanitation, perform daily cleaning, and ensure humane pet conditions.
- Respond to pet health issues and assist across store departments as needed.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with strong communication, organization, computer skills, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand, stoop, and handle pets safely under pressure.
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. Join us in Chatham for rewarding work with pets!
Locations
- Chatham, 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
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
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 attention to detail and safety measures (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and client records
- Promote salon sales and achieve productivity targets
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Assist in other store departments and follow company policies
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 people. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Chatham, Ontario, you'll join a team dedicated to creating 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
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll provide best-in-class salon services under supervision, ensure pet safety, and deliver exceptional pet parent experiences while contributing to store cleanliness and sales goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and promote salon services/merchandise.
- Handle check-ins, check-outs, reservations, reminder calls, and client records.
- Maintain salon sanitation, perform daily cleaning, and ensure humane pet conditions.
- Respond to pet health issues and assist across store departments as needed.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with strong communication, organization, computer skills, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand, stoop, and handle pets safely under pressure.
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. Join us in Chatham for rewarding work with pets!
Locations
- Chatham, 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
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
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 attention to detail and safety measures (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and client records
- Promote salon sales and achieve productivity targets
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Assist in other store departments and follow company policies
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
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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