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 our teams with tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed in a supportive environment focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on guidance from our experienced Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role builds foundational skills in delivering best-in-class salon services while upholding our vision, mission, values, and pet safety standards. Located in Douglasville, Georgia, this position offers a dynamic path to a rewarding career in pet care.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care. Engage pet parents to recommend solutions, manage appointments, maintain client records, and drive salon sales. Ensure salon cleanliness, monitor pet health, and assist across departments as needed. Follow all company policies for a safe, humane environment.
Daily Operations
- Greet clients, handle check-in/out, and conduct reminder calls.
- Uphold maintenance checklists and report sick/injured pets immediately.
- Promote merchandise and services to exceed sales targets.
Experience & Skills
PetSmart prioritizes passion for pets over extensive experience—prior grooming a plus, with training provided. Successful candidates complete our Salon Academy and safety certification. Key traits include composure under pressure, organizational prowess, strong communication, physical stamina for lifting 50+ lbs, and flexibility for varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Proficiency in computer applications required.
Benefits
Join a team that values your growth: Paid Weekly, Health & Wellness Benefits*, 401k with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, and clear career pathing. Build skills in a fun, pet-loving atmosphere while advancing professionally.
Locations
- Douglasville, Georgia, 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 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 bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
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 our teams with tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed in a supportive environment focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on guidance from our experienced Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role builds foundational skills in delivering best-in-class salon services while upholding our vision, mission, values, and pet safety standards. Located in Douglasville, Georgia, this position offers a dynamic path to a rewarding career in pet care.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care. Engage pet parents to recommend solutions, manage appointments, maintain client records, and drive salon sales. Ensure salon cleanliness, monitor pet health, and assist across departments as needed. Follow all company policies for a safe, humane environment.
Daily Operations
- Greet clients, handle check-in/out, and conduct reminder calls.
- Uphold maintenance checklists and report sick/injured pets immediately.
- Promote merchandise and services to exceed sales targets.
Experience & Skills
PetSmart prioritizes passion for pets over extensive experience—prior grooming a plus, with training provided. Successful candidates complete our Salon Academy and safety certification. Key traits include composure under pressure, organizational prowess, strong communication, physical stamina for lifting 50+ lbs, and flexibility for varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Proficiency in computer applications required.
Benefits
Join a team that values your growth: Paid Weekly, Health & Wellness Benefits*, 401k with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, and clear career pathing. Build skills in a fun, pet-loving atmosphere while advancing professionally.
Locations
- Douglasville, Georgia, 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 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 bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
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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