Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer Trainee, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, resources, and growth opportunities to build a rewarding career in pet care.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on learning from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll provide best-in-class salon services under supervision, ensure pet safety, and deliver exceptional pet parent experiences in our London, Ontario location.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Build safe technical skills while recommending wellness solutions to pet parents.
- Handle check-ins, check-outs, reservations, reminder calls, and client records.
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; address sick/injured pets immediately.
- Drive sales through merchandise recommendations and service promotions to hit targets.
- Assist other departments and uphold company policies, values, and culture of Belonging.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seeking flexible candidates with strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping, and depth perception. Proficiency in computers required; evenings, weekends, holidays needed.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, Health & Wellness Benefits, RRSP with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Take care of your two- and four-legged family members while growing professionally.
Locations
- London, Ontario, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 CAD / 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
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and safety measures (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Capacity to react under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Handle sick/injured pets and assist other departments as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP 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 starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer Trainee, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, resources, and growth opportunities to build a rewarding career in pet care.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on learning from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll provide best-in-class salon services under supervision, ensure pet safety, and deliver exceptional pet parent experiences in our London, Ontario location.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Build safe technical skills while recommending wellness solutions to pet parents.
- Handle check-ins, check-outs, reservations, reminder calls, and client records.
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; address sick/injured pets immediately.
- Drive sales through merchandise recommendations and service promotions to hit targets.
- Assist other departments and uphold company policies, values, and culture of Belonging.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seeking flexible candidates with strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping, and depth perception. Proficiency in computers required; evenings, weekends, holidays needed.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, Health & Wellness Benefits, RRSP with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Take care of your two- and four-legged family members while growing professionally.
Locations
- London, Ontario, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 CAD / 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
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and safety measures (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Capacity to react under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Handle sick/injured pets and assist other departments as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP 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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