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 Hinesville, Georgia, you'll join our Professional Styling team for hands-on training in the PetSmart Grooming Academy. Under supervision, develop safe technical skills in bathing, brushing, and full grooming services while ensuring pet safety and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role offers a clear path to becoming a certified Pet Stylist.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver best-in-class salon services including nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct reminder calls, and handle check-ins/check-outs. Promote sales of merchandise and services to meet salon targets. Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and immediately address any sick or injured pets. Assist across store departments as needed while upholding company policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy training and safety certification. Demonstrate composure under pressure, strong communication, and organizational skills. Be physically capable of standing, lifting up to 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs), and working in a pet hair-filled environment. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays required. Proficiency in computer applications essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time associates, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Join a team committed to your growth in pet care.
Locations
- Hinesville, 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 to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle physical demands (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (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, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet 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. 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 Hinesville, Georgia, you'll join our Professional Styling team for hands-on training in the PetSmart Grooming Academy. Under supervision, develop safe technical skills in bathing, brushing, and full grooming services while ensuring pet safety and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role offers a clear path to becoming a certified Pet Stylist.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver best-in-class salon services including nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct reminder calls, and handle check-ins/check-outs. Promote sales of merchandise and services to meet salon targets. Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and immediately address any sick or injured pets. Assist across store departments as needed while upholding company policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy training and safety certification. Demonstrate composure under pressure, strong communication, and organizational skills. Be physically capable of standing, lifting up to 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs), and working in a pet hair-filled environment. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays required. Proficiency in computer applications essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time associates, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Join a team committed to your growth in pet care.
Locations
- Hinesville, 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 to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle physical demands (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (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, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet 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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