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 development in the vibrant pet care industry.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Conway, Arkansas, you'll train under experienced Pet Stylists in PetSmart's Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on mastering safe grooming techniques while delivering exceptional service to pet parents. Advance to full Pet Stylist upon academy completion, sharing responsibilities for salon operations, cleanliness, and pet safety.
Key Responsibilities
Core Grooming Duties
- Under supervision, provide full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop technical skills meeting company expectations for pet safety and quality.
Customer & Sales Focus
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, and reminder calls.
- Recommend wellness solutions, merchandise, and services to boost salon sales and achieve targets.
Operations & Safety
- Maintain salon cleanliness via daily checklists and end-of-day protocols.
- Monitor pet health, transport sick/injured pets to vets, and assist other departments.
- Follow all company policies, ensuring humane conditions and composure under pressure.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends required. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, and working in a pet hair/wet environment with moderate noise.
Benefits
- Financial: Paid weekly, 401k with match, associate discounts.
- Health: Comprehensive wellness benefits*.
- Work-Life: PTO for full-time, tuition assistance.
- Growth: Career pathing and development opportunities.
*Benefits eligibility varies. Join PetSmart in Conway today!
Locations
- Conway, Arkansas, 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 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)
- Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage salon check-in/out, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales and assist other store departments as needed
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, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing
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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 their families. Enjoy a culture of belonging, recognition, and career development in the vibrant pet care industry.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Conway, Arkansas, you'll train under experienced Pet Stylists in PetSmart's Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on mastering safe grooming techniques while delivering exceptional service to pet parents. Advance to full Pet Stylist upon academy completion, sharing responsibilities for salon operations, cleanliness, and pet safety.
Key Responsibilities
Core Grooming Duties
- Under supervision, provide full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop technical skills meeting company expectations for pet safety and quality.
Customer & Sales Focus
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, and reminder calls.
- Recommend wellness solutions, merchandise, and services to boost salon sales and achieve targets.
Operations & Safety
- Maintain salon cleanliness via daily checklists and end-of-day protocols.
- Monitor pet health, transport sick/injured pets to vets, and assist other departments.
- Follow all company policies, ensuring humane conditions and composure under pressure.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends required. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, and working in a pet hair/wet environment with moderate noise.
Benefits
- Financial: Paid weekly, 401k with match, associate discounts.
- Health: Comprehensive wellness benefits*.
- Work-Life: PTO for full-time, tuition assistance.
- Growth: Career pathing and development opportunities.
*Benefits eligibility varies. Join PetSmart in Conway today!
Locations
- Conway, Arkansas, 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 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)
- Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage salon check-in/out, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales and assist other store departments as needed
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, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing
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