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 their families. We empower you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Martinsburg, West Virginia, you'll receive hands-on training from our expert Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Learn industry-leading grooming techniques while engaging pet parents and ensuring top-tier salon services, pet safety, and store cleanliness. This entry-level role is perfect for passionate animal lovers ready to build a grooming career.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, recommend wellness solutions, and drive salon sales. Maintain impeccable salon hygiene, monitor pet health, and assist across departments as needed. Uphold company values, policies, and safety protocols daily.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply); must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Need strong communication, organization, computer skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Physically capable of standing, lifting 50+ lbs, working in wet/noisy environments with pet hair, and maintaining composure under pressure.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, career pathing, and development opportunities. Grow with PetSmart while making a difference for pets!
Locations
- Martinsburg, West Virginia, 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
- 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)
- Composure 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
- 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
- general: 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 their families. We empower you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Martinsburg, West Virginia, you'll receive hands-on training from our expert Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Learn industry-leading grooming techniques while engaging pet parents and ensuring top-tier salon services, pet safety, and store cleanliness. This entry-level role is perfect for passionate animal lovers ready to build a grooming career.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, recommend wellness solutions, and drive salon sales. Maintain impeccable salon hygiene, monitor pet health, and assist across departments as needed. Uphold company values, policies, and safety protocols daily.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply); must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Need strong communication, organization, computer skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays. Physically capable of standing, lifting 50+ lbs, working in wet/noisy environments with pet hair, and maintaining composure under pressure.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, career pathing, and development opportunities. Grow with PetSmart while making a difference for pets!
Locations
- Martinsburg, West Virginia, 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
- 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)
- Composure 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
- 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
- general: 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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