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. Enjoy a culture of Belonging, Recognition, and career pathing in pet retail.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Saint John, New Brunswick, you'll receive hands-on training from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Gain safe technical skills in grooming while ensuring pet safety, salon cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role builds toward full Pet Stylist certification.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/outs, and recommend wellness solutions. Maintain salon sanitation, promote sales to hit targets, and assist other departments as needed. Prioritize pet health by identifying issues and coordinating vet transport.
Daily Operations
- Perform appointment reminders and client consultations
- Uphold cleanliness via maintenance checklists
- Drive salon metrics through merchandising and upselling
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Demonstrate computer proficiency, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends. Physically capable of standing, lifting 50+ lbs, and handling pets safely with composure under pressure.
Benefits
Paid weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits, RRSP matching, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and development opportunities. Care for your two- or four-legged family members while advancing your career.
Locations
- Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 CAD / 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
- 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 maintain composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart 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 protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP 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
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. Enjoy a culture of Belonging, Recognition, and career pathing in pet retail.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Saint John, New Brunswick, you'll receive hands-on training from industry-leading Professional Styling teams through PetSmart’s Grooming Academy. Gain safe technical skills in grooming while ensuring pet safety, salon cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This entry-level role builds toward full Pet Stylist certification.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards. Greet pet parents, manage appointments, conduct check-ins/outs, and recommend wellness solutions. Maintain salon sanitation, promote sales to hit targets, and assist other departments as needed. Prioritize pet health by identifying issues and coordinating vet transport.
Daily Operations
- Perform appointment reminders and client consultations
- Uphold cleanliness via maintenance checklists
- Drive salon metrics through merchandising and upselling
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience preferred; complete PetSmart’s Salon Academy and safety certification. Demonstrate computer proficiency, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends. Physically capable of standing, lifting 50+ lbs, and handling pets safely with composure under pressure.
Benefits
Paid weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits, RRSP matching, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and development opportunities. Care for your two- or four-legged family members while advancing your career.
Locations
- Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 CAD / 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
- 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 maintain composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bathing, brushing, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing under PetSmart 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 protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing
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