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 their 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 our Chilliwack, BC location, you'll receive hands-on training from industry-leading professionals through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on developing safe grooming skills while delivering exceptional salon services under supervision. Uphold our vision of pet safety, customer satisfaction, and store excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery
Perform full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Ensure pet safety and recommend wellness solutions.
Customer Experience
Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/check-outs, and promote services to drive salon sales and productivity.
Salon Operations
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation daily, handle sick/injured pets, and assist other departments as needed. Follow all company policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy and safety certification. Need strong communication, organization, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. Proficiency in computers and composure under pressure required.
Benefits
Paid weekly, health & wellness benefits, RRSP with match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Care for your two- or four-legged family members!
Locations
- Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 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)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Capacity 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, and check-outs
- 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
- 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
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 their 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 our Chilliwack, BC location, you'll receive hands-on training from industry-leading professionals through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on developing safe grooming skills while delivering exceptional salon services under supervision. Uphold our vision of pet safety, customer satisfaction, and store excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery
Perform full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Ensure pet safety and recommend wellness solutions.
Customer Experience
Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/check-outs, and promote services to drive salon sales and productivity.
Salon Operations
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation daily, handle sick/injured pets, and assist other departments as needed. Follow all company policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy and safety certification. Need strong communication, organization, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. Proficiency in computers and composure under pressure required.
Benefits
Paid weekly, health & wellness benefits, RRSP with match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Care for your two- or four-legged family members!
Locations
- Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 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)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Capacity 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, and check-outs
- 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
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
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