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 that values belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Hanover, Massachusetts, you'll receive hands-on training from our experienced Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on developing safe technical skills in bathing, grooming, and pet care while delivering exceptional service to pet parents. Uphold our vision of pet safety, store cleanliness, and sales growth.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and teeth brushing per PetSmart standards. Engage pet parents by recommending solutions, handling appointments, and promoting sales. Maintain salon sanitation, monitor pet health, and assist across departments as needed. Ensure humane conditions and immediate action for sick pets.
Daily Operations
- Greet clients, manage reservations, and conduct check-in/out procedures.
- Make reminder calls and update client records.
- Drive salon metrics through upselling merchandise and services.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our 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, stooping in a pet hair-filled, moderate-noise environment.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Join a team passionate about pets!
Locations
- Hanover, Massachusetts, 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
- Organizational skillsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Attention to detail and composure under pressure (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, check-outs, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist in other store departments and follow 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 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. 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 that values belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Hanover, Massachusetts, you'll receive hands-on training from our experienced Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on developing safe technical skills in bathing, grooming, and pet care while delivering exceptional service to pet parents. Uphold our vision of pet safety, store cleanliness, and sales growth.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and teeth brushing per PetSmart standards. Engage pet parents by recommending solutions, handling appointments, and promoting sales. Maintain salon sanitation, monitor pet health, and assist across departments as needed. Ensure humane conditions and immediate action for sick pets.
Daily Operations
- Greet clients, manage reservations, and conduct check-in/out procedures.
- Make reminder calls and update client records.
- Drive salon metrics through upselling merchandise and services.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our 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, stooping in a pet hair-filled, moderate-noise environment.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Join a team passionate about pets!
Locations
- Hanover, Massachusetts, 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
- Organizational skillsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Attention to detail and composure under pressure (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, check-outs, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist in other store departments and follow 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 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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