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 passionate team. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Nanaimo, BC, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, growth opportunities, and resources to succeed while enjoying warm, fuzzy rewards.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role is your entry into professional pet grooming. After completing PetSmart’s Grooming Academy, you'll work under expert supervision to master best-in-class salon services. This position emphasizes pet safety, customer satisfaction, store cleanliness, and upholding our vision of exceptional pet care in a fast-paced retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and promote salon sales.
- Handle appointments, client records, check-ins/outs, and reminder calls.
- Maintain impeccable salon hygiene and respond to pet health issues.
- Assist across departments and participate in our culture of belonging.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience is preferred but not required—complete our Salon Academy for certification. You'll need flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs, composure under pressure, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in computers and a passion for pets are essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage, RRSP matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Join us in Nanaimo for rewarding work that benefits you, your family, and furry friends!
Locations
- Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 CAD / 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)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, and grooming services including nail trims and sanitary care
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, check-outs, and rebooking
- 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: Group RRSP 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 passionate team. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Nanaimo, BC, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, growth opportunities, and resources to succeed while enjoying warm, fuzzy rewards.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role is your entry into professional pet grooming. After completing PetSmart’s Grooming Academy, you'll work under expert supervision to master best-in-class salon services. This position emphasizes pet safety, customer satisfaction, store cleanliness, and upholding our vision of exceptional pet care in a fast-paced retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full grooming services like baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and promote salon sales.
- Handle appointments, client records, check-ins/outs, and reminder calls.
- Maintain impeccable salon hygiene and respond to pet health issues.
- Assist across departments and participate in our culture of belonging.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience is preferred but not required—complete our Salon Academy for certification. You'll need flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs, composure under pressure, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in computers and a passion for pets are essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage, RRSP matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Join us in Nanaimo for rewarding work that benefits you, your family, and furry friends!
Locations
- Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 CAD / 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)
- Capacity to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, and grooming services including nail trims and sanitary care
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, check-outs, and rebooking
- 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: Group RRSP 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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