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 our teams with tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed in a supportive environment focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Monroe, North Carolina, you'll receive hands-on training from our experienced Professional Styling teams. This entry-level role involves learning industry-best grooming techniques while engaging pet parents and ensuring pet safety. Advance to Pet Stylist upon completing PetSmart Grooming Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care. Maintain salon cleanliness, recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, promote sales, and respond to pet health issues. Assist other departments as needed and uphold company standards.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy training. Need computer proficiency, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, and working in a pet hair-filled environment.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits, 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing with development opportunities.
Locations
- Monroe, North Carolina, 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
- Salon maintenance and sanitationintermediate
- Pet health and wellness recommendationsintermediate
- Appointment scheduling and client managementintermediate
- Safe pet handling under supervisionintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and safety focus (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company expectations
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents based on pet needs
- Manage pet parent experience including greetings, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions with daily maintenance
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to achieve targets
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, transporting to vet as needed
- Assist other departments and follow all 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
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 our teams with tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed in a supportive environment focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Monroe, North Carolina, you'll receive hands-on training from our experienced Professional Styling teams. This entry-level role involves learning industry-best grooming techniques while engaging pet parents and ensuring pet safety. Advance to Pet Stylist upon completing PetSmart Grooming Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care. Maintain salon cleanliness, recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, promote sales, and respond to pet health issues. Assist other departments as needed and uphold company standards.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy training. Need computer proficiency, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, and working in a pet hair-filled environment.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits, 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing with development opportunities.
Locations
- Monroe, North Carolina, 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
- Salon maintenance and sanitationintermediate
- Pet health and wellness recommendationsintermediate
- Appointment scheduling and client managementintermediate
- Safe pet handling under supervisionintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and safety focus (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company expectations
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents based on pet needs
- Manage pet parent experience including greetings, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions with daily maintenance
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to achieve targets
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, transporting to vet as needed
- Assist other departments and follow all 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
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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