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. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Tempe, Arizona, you'll join a team passionate about creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment that values belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll provide best-in-class salon services under supervision, ensuring pet safety, customer satisfaction, and salon excellence. This entry-level position builds foundational skills for a rewarding career in pet grooming.
Location & Schedule
Based in Tempe, Arizona, this role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Expect a dynamic work environment with physical demands including lifting up to 50+ pounds and exposure to pet hair and moderate noise.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver supervised full-service grooming including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and upsell services/merchandise.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-ins/outs, client records, and reminder calls.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and humane pet conditions per checklists.
- Respond to pet health issues and support store-wide needs.
Experience & Skills
PetSmart seeks motivated trainees passionate about pets. Prior grooming experience is preferred (technical exam may apply). Key requirements include PetSmart Academy completion, computer proficiency, strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Physical ability to stand, lift, stoop, and work in a fast-paced salon is essential.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with 401k company match
- Health & Wellness coverage*
- Paid Time Off for full-time roles
- Associate discounts & Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
Join PetSmart in Tempe and launch your grooming career today! (*Benefits eligibility varies.)
Locations
- Tempe, 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 bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, check-outs, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, including vet transport
- Assist other store 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
- 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 people. As a Pet Groomer Trainee in Tempe, Arizona, you'll join a team passionate about creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment that values belonging and recognition.
Role Overview
The Pet Groomer Trainee (Pet Stylist in Training) role offers hands-on training from PetSmart's experienced Professional Styling teams. After completing the PetSmart Grooming Academy, you'll provide best-in-class salon services under supervision, ensuring pet safety, customer satisfaction, and salon excellence. This entry-level position builds foundational skills for a rewarding career in pet grooming.
Location & Schedule
Based in Tempe, Arizona, this role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Expect a dynamic work environment with physical demands including lifting up to 50+ pounds and exposure to pet hair and moderate noise.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver supervised full-service grooming including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care.
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and upsell services/merchandise.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-ins/outs, client records, and reminder calls.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and humane pet conditions per checklists.
- Respond to pet health issues and support store-wide needs.
Experience & Skills
PetSmart seeks motivated trainees passionate about pets. Prior grooming experience is preferred (technical exam may apply). Key requirements include PetSmart Academy completion, computer proficiency, strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Physical ability to stand, lift, stoop, and work in a fast-paced salon is essential.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with 401k company match
- Health & Wellness coverage*
- Paid Time Off for full-time roles
- Associate discounts & Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
Join PetSmart in Tempe and launch your grooming career today! (*Benefits eligibility varies.)
Locations
- Tempe, 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 bathing, brushing, nail trims, and grooming services per PetSmart standards
- Recommend health and wellness solutions to pet parents
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-ins, check-outs, and rebooking
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety protocols
- Promote salon sales, merchandise, and services to meet targets
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, including vet transport
- Assist other store 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
- 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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