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 Lafayette, Indiana. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition while advancing your career in pet care.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll learn from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Gain hands-on experience in best-in-class salon services under supervision. Uphold our vision for pet safety, cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role builds foundational skills for a rewarding grooming career.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per company standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and drive salon sales.
- Handle reservations, check-ins, check-outs, client records, and reminder calls.
- Maintain impeccable salon sanitation and pet humane conditions daily.
- Respond to pet health issues and assist across store departments as needed.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek passionate individuals with strong communication, organization, composure under pressure, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment. Flexible scheduling for evenings, weekends, holidays required.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with 401k company match
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits*
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Exclusive associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance and career development
*Eligibility rules apply. Join us in Lafayette and start your pet grooming journey today!
Locations
- Lafayette, Indiana, 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
- 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 for evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety daily
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and achieve productivity targets
- Assist other 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 & 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 Lafayette, Indiana. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition while advancing your career in pet care.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll learn from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Gain hands-on experience in best-in-class salon services under supervision. Uphold our vision for pet safety, cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role builds foundational skills for a rewarding grooming career.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per company standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and drive salon sales.
- Handle reservations, check-ins, check-outs, client records, and reminder calls.
- Maintain impeccable salon sanitation and pet humane conditions daily.
- Respond to pet health issues and assist across store departments as needed.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek passionate individuals with strong communication, organization, composure under pressure, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment. Flexible scheduling for evenings, weekends, holidays required.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with 401k company match
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits*
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Exclusive associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance and career development
*Eligibility rules apply. Join us in Lafayette and start your pet grooming journey today!
Locations
- Lafayette, Indiana, 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
- 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 for evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety daily
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and achieve productivity targets
- Assist other 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 & Development opportunities
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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