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. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition while advancing your career in pet care.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Fairfax, Virginia, you'll train under experienced Pet Stylists, mastering industry-leading grooming techniques through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on delivering exceptional salon services, ensuring pet safety, and building lasting relationships with pet parents.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, provide full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, and maintain client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, promote services, and drive salon sales.
- Uphold salon cleanliness, perform daily maintenance, and ensure humane pet conditions.
- Respond to pet health issues and assist across store departments.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy for certification. Need strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Physically demanding role requires lifting 50+ lbs, standing for shifts, and working in a pet-filled environment. Flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays essential.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness coverage
- 401k with company match and Paid Time Off
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and ongoing development
Join PetSmart in Fairfax and launch your grooming career today! (428 words)
Locations
- Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 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 to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (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 services and merchandise to meet sales targets
- Assist in 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 and Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and 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. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition while advancing your career in pet care.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Fairfax, Virginia, you'll train under experienced Pet Stylists, mastering industry-leading grooming techniques through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on delivering exceptional salon services, ensuring pet safety, and building lasting relationships with pet parents.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, provide full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, and maintain client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, promote services, and drive salon sales.
- Uphold salon cleanliness, perform daily maintenance, and ensure humane pet conditions.
- Respond to pet health issues and assist across store departments.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy for certification. Need strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Physically demanding role requires lifting 50+ lbs, standing for shifts, and working in a pet-filled environment. Flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays essential.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness coverage
- 401k with company match and Paid Time Off
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and ongoing development
Join PetSmart in Fairfax and launch your grooming career today! (428 words)
Locations
- Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 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 to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (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 services and merchandise to meet sales targets
- Assist in 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 and Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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