Why Join PetSmart

PetSmart does Anything for Pets, and it starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Cincinnati, Ohio, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits to help you thrive.

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 work under expert supervision to master bathing, brushing, nail trims, and full grooming services. This position emphasizes pet safety, customer satisfaction, and salon excellence while contributing to store operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver supervised grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
• Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, and drive salon sales.
• Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness, perform daily maintenance, and ensure humane pet conditions.
• Handle check-ins/outs, client consultations, and emergency pet care protocols.
• Collaborate across departments and uphold PetSmart's culture of belonging.

Experience & Skills

Prior grooming experience is preferred but not required—complete our Salon Academy for certification. You'll need strong communication, organizational skills, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment. Proficiency in computers and composure under pressure are essential.

Benefits

Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Grow with PetSmart's development programs in a rewarding pet-focused career.