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. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower teams with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of Belonging and Recognition.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) receives hands-on guidance from experienced Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. You'll learn industry-best grooming techniques while ensuring pet safety, store cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role builds foundational skills for a rewarding career in pet care.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop safe technical skills meeting company expectations.
- Greet pet parents, manage reservations, conduct check-ins/outs, and maintain client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, promote sales, and drive salon metrics.
- Uphold cleanliness with daily maintenance and respond to pet health issues.
- Assist other departments and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Requires computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling, strong organization, communication, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a pet hair/wet environment with moderate noise.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly
- Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing & development
Join us in Coon Rapids, MN, to start your pet grooming journey!
Locations
- Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States
Salary
28,000 - 36,000 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 cleanliness maintenanceintermediate
- 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)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out procedures
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety daily
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist other departments and follow all 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 & 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. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower teams with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of Belonging and Recognition.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) receives hands-on guidance from experienced Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. You'll learn industry-best grooming techniques while ensuring pet safety, store cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role builds foundational skills for a rewarding career in pet care.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop safe technical skills meeting company expectations.
- Greet pet parents, manage reservations, conduct check-ins/outs, and maintain client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, promote sales, and drive salon metrics.
- Uphold cleanliness with daily maintenance and respond to pet health issues.
- Assist other departments and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Requires computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling, strong organization, communication, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a pet hair/wet environment with moderate noise.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly
- Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing & development
Join us in Coon Rapids, MN, to start your pet grooming journey!
Locations
- Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States
Salary
28,000 - 36,000 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 cleanliness maintenanceintermediate
- 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)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out procedures
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety daily
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist other departments and follow all 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 & Development opportunities
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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