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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, you'll join a supportive culture where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, career growth opportunities, and resources to succeed in a rewarding pet care environment.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role is your entry into professional pet grooming after completing PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Under supervision from expert stylists, you'll learn best-in-class techniques while delivering exceptional salon services, ensuring pet safety, and building lasting relationships with pet parents.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, and reminder calls while maintaining client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, merchandise, and services to boost pet health and salon sales.
- Uphold salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; perform daily maintenance and end-of-day cleaning.
- Monitor pet health, respond to emergencies, and assist across store departments as needed.
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, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment. Flexible scheduling for evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Join us for development opportunities and a culture of belonging.
Locations
- Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 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
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, and sanitary services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage check-in/out, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales and assist other departments as needed
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, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing
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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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, you'll join a supportive culture where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with industry-leading training, career growth opportunities, and resources to succeed in a rewarding pet care environment.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role is your entry into professional pet grooming after completing PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Under supervision from expert stylists, you'll learn best-in-class techniques while delivering exceptional salon services, ensuring pet safety, and building lasting relationships with pet parents.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, and reminder calls while maintaining client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, merchandise, and services to boost pet health and salon sales.
- Uphold salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; perform daily maintenance and end-of-day cleaning.
- Monitor pet health, respond to emergencies, and assist across store departments as needed.
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, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment. Flexible scheduling for evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits*, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Join us for development opportunities and a culture of belonging.
Locations
- Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
Salary
32,000 - 42,000 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
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in pet environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, and sanitary services
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage check-in/out, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales and assist other departments as needed
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, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer Trainee - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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