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 that values 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 focuses on learning industry-best grooming techniques while delivering positive experiences for pets and their parents in our Philadelphia, PA location. Uphold our vision of pet safety, cleanliness, and exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform 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 cleanliness, ensure pet safety, and assist across departments as needed. Handle check-ins/outs, client records, and immediate action for sick/injured pets.
Daily Operations
- Conduct appointment reminders and consultations.
- Promote merchandise and services to exceed sales targets.
- Follow maintenance checklists for humane conditions.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy and safety certification. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays required. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping in a pet hair-filled, moderate-noise environment.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, career pathing, and development opportunities. Join a team passionate about pets!
Locations
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 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
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 that values 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 focuses on learning industry-best grooming techniques while delivering positive experiences for pets and their parents in our Philadelphia, PA location. Uphold our vision of pet safety, cleanliness, and exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform 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 cleanliness, ensure pet safety, and assist across departments as needed. Handle check-ins/outs, client records, and immediate action for sick/injured pets.
Daily Operations
- Conduct appointment reminders and consultations.
- Promote merchandise and services to exceed sales targets.
- Follow maintenance checklists for humane conditions.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete our Salon Academy and safety certification. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays required. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping in a pet hair-filled, moderate-noise environment.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, career pathing, and development opportunities. Join a team passionate about pets!
Locations
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 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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