Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower teams with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of Belonging and Recognition. Join a company committed to pet health, wellness, and exceptional service.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Milpitas, California, you'll receive 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 role offers a clear path to becoming a certified Pet Stylist.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Build safe technical skills, recommend wellness solutions, and drive salon sales through merchandise and service upsells.
- Handle pet parent experiences: greet, answer questions, manage reservations, check-in/out, and maintain client records.
- Ensure salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; report and transport sick/injured pets as needed.
- Assist other store departments and follow all company policies.
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 dynamic, pet-filled environment. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
*Eligibility varies by position. PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer.
Locations
- Milpitas, California, United States
Salary
35,200 - 45,200 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)
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair/wet environments (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and merchandise to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, safety, and humane conditions; assist other departments
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, Tuition Assistance, 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
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower teams with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of Belonging and Recognition. Join a company committed to pet health, wellness, and exceptional service.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Milpitas, California, you'll receive 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 role offers a clear path to becoming a certified Pet Stylist.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Build safe technical skills, recommend wellness solutions, and drive salon sales through merchandise and service upsells.
- Handle pet parent experiences: greet, answer questions, manage reservations, check-in/out, and maintain client records.
- Ensure salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; report and transport sick/injured pets as needed.
- Assist other store departments and follow all company policies.
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 dynamic, pet-filled environment. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
*Eligibility varies by position. PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer.
Locations
- Milpitas, California, United States
Salary
35,200 - 45,200 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)
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair/wet environments (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and merchandise to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, safety, and humane conditions; assist other departments
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, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing, Development opportunities
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