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 their families. Enjoy a culture of belonging, recognition, and career advancement in pet retail.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Stamford, CT, you'll receive hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll deliver best-in-class salon services under supervision, ensure pet safety, and provide exceptional pet parent experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per company standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, and maintain client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, merchandise, and services to boost sales and pet health.
- Uphold salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; handle emergency pet care.
- Assist in other store departments and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
PetSmart seeks passionate individuals with prior grooming experience (preferred; technical exam may apply). Key requirements: PetSmart Salon Academy completion, computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends/holidays), strong communication, and physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs in a wet, noisy environment with pet hair.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts & Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
PetSmart offers reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Join us in Stamford, CT, to launch your grooming career!
Locations
- Stamford, Connecticut, 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
- 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle pets in wet/noisy environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and merchandise to pet parents
- Manage salon check-in/out, reservations, client records, and reminder calls
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety throughout shifts
- Assist in sales growth, store operations, and emergency pet care 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
- 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 their families. Enjoy a culture of belonging, recognition, and career advancement in pet retail.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) in Stamford, CT, you'll receive hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll deliver best-in-class salon services under supervision, ensure pet safety, and provide exceptional pet parent experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per company standards.
- Greet pet parents, manage appointments, check-ins/outs, and maintain client records.
- Recommend wellness solutions, merchandise, and services to boost sales and pet health.
- Uphold salon cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; handle emergency pet care.
- Assist in other store departments and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
PetSmart seeks passionate individuals with prior grooming experience (preferred; technical exam may apply). Key requirements: PetSmart Salon Academy completion, computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends/holidays), strong communication, and physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs in a wet, noisy environment with pet hair.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts & Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
PetSmart offers reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Join us in Stamford, CT, to launch your grooming career!
Locations
- Stamford, Connecticut, 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
- 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle pets in wet/noisy environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, and sanitary services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and merchandise to pet parents
- Manage salon check-in/out, reservations, client records, and reminder calls
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety throughout shifts
- Assist in sales growth, store operations, and emergency pet care 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
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing & Development opportunities
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