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 (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on guidance from our experienced Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role builds foundational skills in delivering best-in-class salon services while upholding our vision, mission, values, and pet safety standards. Located in Monument, Colorado, this position offers a dynamic start in pet care with growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care. Engage pet parents to recommend solutions, manage appointments, maintain salon cleanliness, and promote sales. Ensure humane conditions, respond to pet health issues, and assist across store departments as needed.
Daily Operations
- Greet clients, handle reservations, check-ins, and rebookings
- Conduct reminder calls and consult on services
- Perform end-of-day maintenance per checklists
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy and safety certification. Proficiency in computer applications, strong communication, organizational skills, and physical ability to lift 50+ pounds required. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays essential. Thrive in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment with moderate noise and wet conditions.
Benefits
Join a team offering Paid Weekly pay, Health & Wellness Benefits*, 401k with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, and clear career pathing. Grow your passion for pets into a rewarding career at PetSmart.
Locations
- Monument, Colorado, 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
- 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 flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Attention to detail and composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, check-outs, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist in other store departments and respond to pet health emergencies
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 (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on guidance from our experienced Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role builds foundational skills in delivering best-in-class salon services while upholding our vision, mission, values, and pet safety standards. Located in Monument, Colorado, this position offers a dynamic start in pet care with growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care. Engage pet parents to recommend solutions, manage appointments, maintain salon cleanliness, and promote sales. Ensure humane conditions, respond to pet health issues, and assist across store departments as needed.
Daily Operations
- Greet clients, handle reservations, check-ins, and rebookings
- Conduct reminder calls and consult on services
- Perform end-of-day maintenance per checklists
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy and safety certification. Proficiency in computer applications, strong communication, organizational skills, and physical ability to lift 50+ pounds required. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays essential. Thrive in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment with moderate noise and wet conditions.
Benefits
Join a team offering Paid Weekly pay, Health & Wellness Benefits*, 401k with company match, Paid Time Off, associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, and clear career pathing. Grow your passion for pets into a rewarding career at PetSmart.
Locations
- Monument, Colorado, 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
- 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 flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Attention to detail and composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, check-outs, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist in other store departments and respond to pet health emergencies
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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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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