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. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of belonging and recognition. Located in Hawthorne, California, this role offers a dynamic entry into pet care with industry-leading training.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll learn from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams through our renowned Grooming Academy. This supervised position builds foundational skills in bathing, grooming, and pet care while ensuring positive pet parent experiences. Advance your career in pet retail with hands-on training and clear pathing to full Pet Stylist roles.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, maintain client records, and promote salon sales. Uphold cleanliness, pet safety, and humane standards. Respond to pet health issues and assist across store departments as needed. Follow all company policies for exceptional service.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Demonstrate safe technical skills, composure under pressure, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Strong communication, organization, and computer skills required. Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, stand for shifts, and work in moderate-noise, pet-hair environments.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Build a rewarding future while making pawsitive impacts daily.
Locations
- Hawthorne, California, United States
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 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 (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage salon check-in/out, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon services and merchandise to meet sales targets
- Assist in other store departments and respond to pet emergencies
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. Join a team that creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of belonging and recognition. Located in Hawthorne, California, this role offers a dynamic entry into pet care with industry-leading training.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll learn from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams through our renowned Grooming Academy. This supervised position builds foundational skills in bathing, grooming, and pet care while ensuring positive pet parent experiences. Advance your career in pet retail with hands-on training and clear pathing to full Pet Stylist roles.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, maintain client records, and promote salon sales. Uphold cleanliness, pet safety, and humane standards. Respond to pet health issues and assist across store departments as needed. Follow all company policies for exceptional service.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Demonstrate safe technical skills, composure under pressure, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Strong communication, organization, and computer skills required. Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, stand for shifts, and work in moderate-noise, pet-hair environments.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Build a rewarding future while making pawsitive impacts daily.
Locations
- Hawthorne, California, United States
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 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 (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage salon check-in/out, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon services and merchandise to meet sales targets
- Assist in other store departments and respond to pet emergencies
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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