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
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on training from PetSmart’s experienced Professional Styling teams. After successfully completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you’ll engage with pet parents and pets to deliver best-in-class salon services while upholding company values, ensuring pet safety, and maintaining salon standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop safe technical skills exceeding company expectations.
- Recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, client records, and sales to drive salon growth.
- Maintain cleanliness and humane conditions; respond to pet health issues.
- Assist departments as needed and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred with a possible technical exam. Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Requires computer proficiency, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Ideal for passionate animal lovers ready to launch a grooming career.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts and Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
Join PetSmart in Plano, TX, and start your journey in pet care today! (*Eligibility varies)
Locations
- Plano, Texas, 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
- 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 client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; handle sick/injured pets
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist other 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 focused on belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on training from PetSmart’s experienced Professional Styling teams. After successfully completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you’ll engage with pet parents and pets to deliver best-in-class salon services while upholding company values, ensuring pet safety, and maintaining salon standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Develop safe technical skills exceeding company expectations.
- Recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, client records, and sales to drive salon growth.
- Maintain cleanliness and humane conditions; respond to pet health issues.
- Assist departments as needed and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred with a possible technical exam. Must complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Requires computer proficiency, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Ideal for passionate animal lovers ready to launch a grooming career.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts and Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
Join PetSmart in Plano, TX, and start your journey in pet care today! (*Eligibility varies)
Locations
- Plano, Texas, 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
- 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 client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; handle sick/injured pets
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Assist other 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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