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. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Long Beach, California, you'll join a team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment that values belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After successfully 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 position builds foundational skills while contributing to store operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop safe technical skills meeting company expectations.
- Enhance pet parent experience through greetings, consultations, reservations, check-in/out, and reminder calls.
- Drive salon sales by recommending merchandise, services, and wellness solutions.
- Maintain salon cleanliness and humane conditions; respond to pet health issues.
- Assist other departments and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with strong communication, organization, computer proficiency, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Join us in Long Beach for rewarding work that makes a difference for pets!
Locations
- Long Beach, 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
- 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Attention to detail and composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist in other store 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 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
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Long Beach, California, you'll join a team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment that values belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After successfully 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 position builds foundational skills while contributing to store operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop safe technical skills meeting company expectations.
- Enhance pet parent experience through greetings, consultations, reservations, check-in/out, and reminder calls.
- Drive salon sales by recommending merchandise, services, and wellness solutions.
- Maintain salon cleanliness and humane conditions; respond to pet health issues.
- Assist other departments and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with strong communication, organization, computer proficiency, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Join us in Long Beach for rewarding work that makes a difference for pets!
Locations
- Long Beach, 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
- 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Attention to detail and composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist in other store 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 and development opportunities
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