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 Surprise, Arizona, you'll join a supportive environment 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 while upholding our vision of exceptional pet care.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role is your entry into professional pet grooming. After completing PetSmart's Grooming Academy, you'll work under supervision of expert stylists, learning best-in-class techniques for baths, brushes, trims, and more. This position emphasizes pet safety, customer satisfaction, salon hygiene, and driving salon success through positive pet parent interactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full grooming services including nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Build safe, proficient grooming skills while recommending wellness solutions.
- Handle check-ins, check-outs, reservations, and consultations with pet parents.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and respond to pet health issues promptly.
- Drive sales by promoting services and merchandise to exceed targets.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience is preferred but not required—complete our Salon Academy for certification. You'll need flexibility for evenings/weekends, physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs, computer skills, and strong communication. Thrive under pressure with attention to detail and a passion for pets.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage, 401k matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Join us in Surprise, AZ, for a rewarding role in pet care!
Locations
- Surprise, Arizona, 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
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and safety measures (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- 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
- general: 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 Surprise, Arizona, you'll join a supportive environment 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 while upholding our vision of exceptional pet care.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role is your entry into professional pet grooming. After completing PetSmart's Grooming Academy, you'll work under supervision of expert stylists, learning best-in-class techniques for baths, brushes, trims, and more. This position emphasizes pet safety, customer satisfaction, salon hygiene, and driving salon success through positive pet parent interactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full grooming services including nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards.
- Build safe, proficient grooming skills while recommending wellness solutions.
- Handle check-ins, check-outs, reservations, and consultations with pet parents.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and respond to pet health issues promptly.
- Drive sales by promoting services and merchandise to exceed targets.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience is preferred but not required—complete our Salon Academy for certification. You'll need flexibility for evenings/weekends, physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs, computer skills, and strong communication. Thrive under pressure with attention to detail and a passion for pets.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage, 401k matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Join us in Surprise, AZ, for a rewarding role in pet care!
Locations
- Surprise, Arizona, 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
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification (experience)
- Prior grooming experience preferred with possible technical exam (experience)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and safety measures (experience)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands (experience)
- Composure under pressure (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform supervised bath, brush, grooming, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services
- Develop safe technical grooming skills meeting company standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- 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
- general: 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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