Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and that starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in City of Industry, California, you'll join a team passionate about 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 while upholding our vision, mission, values, and pet safety standards. This entry-level position builds foundational skills in a dynamic pet retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/outs, and drive salon sales. Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness, monitor pet health, and assist across departments as needed. Promote a positive experience in-person, phone, and at register.
Experience & Skills
Successful PetSmart Salon Academy completion required; prior grooming experience preferred with technical exam possible. Proficiency in computer applications, strong communication, organizational skills, and composure under pressure essential. Must handle physical demands like lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping in a wet, pet hair-filled environment with moderate to high noise. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays mandatory.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, career pathing, and development opportunities. Grow your passion for pets into a rewarding career at PetSmart.
Locations
- City Of Industry, California, United States
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 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 maintenance and sanitationintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Computer proficiencyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (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 experience including check-in/out, reservations, consultations
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and achieve productivity 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
- general: 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 that starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in City of Industry, California, you'll join a team passionate about 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 while upholding our vision, mission, values, and pet safety standards. This entry-level position builds foundational skills in a dynamic pet retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/outs, and drive salon sales. Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness, monitor pet health, and assist across departments as needed. Promote a positive experience in-person, phone, and at register.
Experience & Skills
Successful PetSmart Salon Academy completion required; prior grooming experience preferred with technical exam possible. Proficiency in computer applications, strong communication, organizational skills, and composure under pressure essential. Must handle physical demands like lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping in a wet, pet hair-filled environment with moderate to high noise. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays mandatory.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, career pathing, and development opportunities. Grow your passion for pets into a rewarding career at PetSmart.
Locations
- City Of Industry, California, United States
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 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 maintenance and sanitationintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Computer proficiencyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (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 experience including check-in/out, reservations, consultations
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and achieve productivity 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
- general: Development opportunities
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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