Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our people. Join a team where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and families. We empower you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Kansas City, Kansas, 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 offers a clear path to becoming a certified Pet Stylist.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/outs, and recommend wellness solutions. Maintain salon cleanliness, ensure pet safety, promote sales to hit targets, and assist other departments as needed. Take action on sick/injured pets and follow all policies.
Daily Tasks Include:
- Client consultations and reservation management
- Salon maintenance and end-of-day cleaning
- Sales promotion and rebooking
- Appointment reminder calls and record-keeping
Experience & Skills
PetSmart Grooming Academy completion required. Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Need strong communication, organization, composure under pressure, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Physically demanding: lift 50+ lbs, stand/walk extensively, work in wet/noisy environments with pet hair. Computer proficiency essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health/wellness benefits*, 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Grow with PetSmart while making a difference for pets!
Locations
- Kansas City, Kansas, 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 cleanliness 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 flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent experience including check-in/out, reservations, consultations
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet 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
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: 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
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our people. Join a team where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and families. We empower you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Kansas City, Kansas, 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 offers a clear path to becoming a certified Pet Stylist.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/outs, and recommend wellness solutions. Maintain salon cleanliness, ensure pet safety, promote sales to hit targets, and assist other departments as needed. Take action on sick/injured pets and follow all policies.
Daily Tasks Include:
- Client consultations and reservation management
- Salon maintenance and end-of-day cleaning
- Sales promotion and rebooking
- Appointment reminder calls and record-keeping
Experience & Skills
PetSmart Grooming Academy completion required. Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Need strong communication, organization, composure under pressure, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Physically demanding: lift 50+ lbs, stand/walk extensively, work in wet/noisy environments with pet hair. Computer proficiency essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health/wellness benefits*, 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Grow with PetSmart while making a difference for pets!
Locations
- Kansas City, Kansas, 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 cleanliness 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 flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent experience including check-in/out, reservations, consultations
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet 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
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing & Development opportunities
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