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 people. Join a team where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of belonging and recognition. Located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, this role offers a rewarding entry into pet care with industry-leading training.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on guidance from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams through our renowned Grooming Academy. This entry-level position focuses on mastering best-in-class grooming techniques while ensuring pet safety, salon cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. Advance your career in pet retail with flexible scheduling and development paths.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Build safe technical skills exceeding company expectations.
- Consult with pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and upsell services/merchandise.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls, and rebooking.
- Maintain impeccable salon hygiene, perform daily maintenance, and ensure humane pet conditions.
- Respond to pet health issues, assist other departments, and drive salon sales metrics.
Experience & Skills
PetSmart prioritizes passion for pets over extensive experience. Prior grooming a plus (technical exam may apply). Required: Completion of PetSmart Salon Academy and safety certification, computer proficiency, composure under pressure, organizational skills, attention to safety/detail, and strong communication. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping in a pet hair-filled, moderately noisy environment. Flexible availability essential.
Benefits
Thrive with competitive pay, paid weekly, health/wellness benefits*, 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. PetSmart invests in your success!
Locations
- Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 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 cleanliness maintenanceintermediate
- 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)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Develop safe technical skills meeting company standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent experience including check-in/out, reservations, and consultations
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; promote sales targets
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 people. Join a team where every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of belonging and recognition. Located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, this role offers a rewarding entry into pet care with industry-leading training.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training), you'll receive hands-on guidance from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams through our renowned Grooming Academy. This entry-level position focuses on mastering best-in-class grooming techniques while ensuring pet safety, salon cleanliness, and exceptional pet parent experiences. Advance your career in pet retail with flexible scheduling and development paths.
Key Responsibilities
- Under supervision, deliver full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Build safe technical skills exceeding company expectations.
- Consult with pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and upsell services/merchandise.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls, and rebooking.
- Maintain impeccable salon hygiene, perform daily maintenance, and ensure humane pet conditions.
- Respond to pet health issues, assist other departments, and drive salon sales metrics.
Experience & Skills
PetSmart prioritizes passion for pets over extensive experience. Prior grooming a plus (technical exam may apply). Required: Completion of PetSmart Salon Academy and safety certification, computer proficiency, composure under pressure, organizational skills, attention to safety/detail, and strong communication. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping in a pet hair-filled, moderately noisy environment. Flexible availability essential.
Benefits
Thrive with competitive pay, paid weekly, health/wellness benefits*, 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. PetSmart invests in your success!
Locations
- Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 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 cleanliness maintenanceintermediate
- 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)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Develop safe technical skills meeting company standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent experience including check-in/out, reservations, and consultations
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; promote sales targets
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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