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 creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families, with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to succeed. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll engage pet parents, deliver best-in-class salon services, and uphold our vision for pet safety and satisfaction. This entry-level role builds foundational grooming skills while contributing to store operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop safe technical skills meeting company expectations.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, reminders, check-ins/check-outs, and rebookings.
- Recommend wellness solutions, promote services/merchandise, and drive salon sales.
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; handle sick/injured pets and assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Key traits: computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends/holidays), organizational skills, strong communication, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a wet, noisy, pet hair-filled environment.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance, Career pathing, Development opportunities
*Eligibility varies. Join PetSmart in Flagstaff today!
Locations
- Flagstaff, Arizona, 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
- Salon maintenance and sanitationintermediate
- Pet safety and handlingintermediate
- 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, and grooming services including nail trims and sanitary care
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, and check-outs
- Maintain salon cleanliness and safety standards per checklists
- Promote salon services and merchandise to meet sales 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, Tuition Assistance, 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. Join a team that creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families, with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to succeed. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll engage pet parents, deliver best-in-class salon services, and uphold our vision for pet safety and satisfaction. This entry-level role builds foundational grooming skills while contributing to store operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop safe technical skills meeting company expectations.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, reminders, check-ins/check-outs, and rebookings.
- Recommend wellness solutions, promote services/merchandise, and drive salon sales.
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; handle sick/injured pets and assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Key traits: computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends/holidays), organizational skills, strong communication, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a wet, noisy, pet hair-filled environment.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance, Career pathing, Development opportunities
*Eligibility varies. Join PetSmart in Flagstaff today!
Locations
- Flagstaff, Arizona, 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
- Salon maintenance and sanitationintermediate
- Pet safety and handlingintermediate
- 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, and grooming services including nail trims and sanitary care
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, and check-outs
- Maintain salon cleanliness and safety standards per checklists
- Promote salon services and merchandise to meet sales 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, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing, Development opportunities
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