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. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and families. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition while advancing your career in pet care.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Phoenix, Arizona, you'll receive hands-on training from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on mastering safe grooming techniques, delivering exceptional pet parent experiences, and upholding our vision for pet safety and salon excellence. Ideal for passionate animal lovers ready to launch a rewarding career.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/outs, reminder calls, and maintain client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, promote services/merchandise, and drive salon sales to meet targets.
- Ensure salon cleanliness, perform daily maintenance, and respond to pet health issues by transporting to vets as needed.
- Assist other departments, follow policies, and contribute to a positive store environment.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with strong communication, organizational skills, composure under pressure, computer proficiency, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays required.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with 401k company match
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage*
- Paid Time Off for full-time roles
- Associate discounts & Tuition Assistance
- Clear career pathing and development programs
*Benefits eligibility varies. Join PetSmart in Phoenix today!
Locations
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Salary
28,000 - 36,000 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 cleanliness and sanitationintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Organizational and multitaskingintermediate
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)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety daily
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and achieve productivity targets
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 & 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. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and families. Be part of a culture of Belonging and Recognition while advancing your career in pet care.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Phoenix, Arizona, you'll receive hands-on training from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. This entry-level role focuses on mastering safe grooming techniques, delivering exceptional pet parent experiences, and upholding our vision for pet safety and salon excellence. Ideal for passionate animal lovers ready to launch a rewarding career.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/outs, reminder calls, and maintain client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, promote services/merchandise, and drive salon sales to meet targets.
- Ensure salon cleanliness, perform daily maintenance, and respond to pet health issues by transporting to vets as needed.
- Assist other departments, follow policies, and contribute to a positive store environment.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred (technical exam may apply). Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Seek candidates with strong communication, organizational skills, composure under pressure, computer proficiency, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays required.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with 401k company match
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage*
- Paid Time Off for full-time roles
- Associate discounts & Tuition Assistance
- Clear career pathing and development programs
*Benefits eligibility varies. Join PetSmart in Phoenix today!
Locations
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Salary
28,000 - 36,000 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 cleanliness and sanitationintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Organizational and multitaskingintermediate
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)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet hair environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety daily
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and achieve productivity targets
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 & Development opportunities
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