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 Plattsburgh, NY, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training through the PetSmart Grooming Academy, tools for success, and clear career growth paths in pet care retail.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on learning from expert stylists. After completing the Grooming Academy, you'll deliver top-tier salon services under supervision while ensuring pet safety, salon cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level position builds foundational skills for a rewarding grooming career.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, and drive salon sales.
- Maintain impeccable salon hygiene, perform daily cleaning, and respond to pet health issues.
- Handle check-ins/outs, client records, reminder calls, and rebooking to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate across departments, uphold company values, and participate in our culture of belonging.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred but not required—complete our technical exam and Academy training to qualify. Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication, organizational skills, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, physical stamina (lifting 50+ lbs), and composure under pressure. Computer proficiency and passion for pets are essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage*, 401k with match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust development programs. Grow your career with PetSmart's opportunities in Plattsburgh, NY.
Locations
- Plattsburgh, New York, 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, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- 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 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: 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
PetSmart does Anything for Pets, and it starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Plattsburgh, NY, you'll join a supportive environment where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training through the PetSmart Grooming Academy, tools for success, and clear career growth paths in pet care retail.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on learning from expert stylists. After completing the Grooming Academy, you'll deliver top-tier salon services under supervision while ensuring pet safety, salon cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level position builds foundational skills for a rewarding grooming career.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions, manage appointments, and drive salon sales.
- Maintain impeccable salon hygiene, perform daily cleaning, and respond to pet health issues.
- Handle check-ins/outs, client records, reminder calls, and rebooking to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate across departments, uphold company values, and participate in our culture of belonging.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred but not required—complete our technical exam and Academy training to qualify. Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication, organizational skills, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, physical stamina (lifting 50+ lbs), and composure under pressure. Computer proficiency and passion for pets are essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage*, 401k with match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust development programs. Grow your career with PetSmart's opportunities in Plattsburgh, NY.
Locations
- Plattsburgh, New York, 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, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- 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 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: 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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