Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets, and it starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Trainer in Buckeye, Arizona, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while enjoying a supportive culture that values diversity, growth, and recognition. With 50,000 associates united by our love for pets, you'll have the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive in a dynamic retail environment.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Training Instructor engages pet parents and their pets to deliver positive training experiences aligned with our vision, mission, values, and strategy. You'll actively promote and sell our proven curriculum, ensuring safe, fun classes that build lasting bonds between pets and owners. This role demands energy, pet passion, and customer focus in a fast-paced store setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online, resolving concerns promptly.
- Actively sell training classes and educate on curriculum benefits across all channels.
- Maintain accurate paperwork, schedule classes per company guidelines, and keep training areas clean/safe.
- Serve as training expert for store associates, recognizing their sales contributions.
- Handle sick/injured pets immediately, recommend merchandise/services, and assist other departments as needed.
- Participate in our Belonging culture and adhere to all policies.
Experience & Skills
Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years of customer-focused retail experience, PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation, computer proficiency, composure under pressure, schedule flexibility, and strong communication/organizational skills. Physical demands include lifting up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), standing/walking, and exposure to pets, noise, and wet environments. Depth perception and pet handling are essential.
Benefits
Joining PetSmart means comprehensive rewards: weekly pay, health/wellness benefits, 401k matching, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact daily—apply now!
Locations
- Buckeye, Arizona, United States
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet training instructionintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Organizational managementintermediate
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
- Pet handling and safetyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years retail experience in customer-focused environment (experience)
- Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging pet training classes per PetSmart curriculum
- Sell training classes in-store, phone, and online
- Educate pet parents on training benefits and handle concerns
- Maintain training area cleanliness and safety for pets/people
- Manage paperwork, scheduling, and recognize associate contributions
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 Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets, and it starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Trainer in Buckeye, Arizona, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while enjoying a supportive culture that values diversity, growth, and recognition. With 50,000 associates united by our love for pets, you'll have the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive in a dynamic retail environment.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Training Instructor engages pet parents and their pets to deliver positive training experiences aligned with our vision, mission, values, and strategy. You'll actively promote and sell our proven curriculum, ensuring safe, fun classes that build lasting bonds between pets and owners. This role demands energy, pet passion, and customer focus in a fast-paced store setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online, resolving concerns promptly.
- Actively sell training classes and educate on curriculum benefits across all channels.
- Maintain accurate paperwork, schedule classes per company guidelines, and keep training areas clean/safe.
- Serve as training expert for store associates, recognizing their sales contributions.
- Handle sick/injured pets immediately, recommend merchandise/services, and assist other departments as needed.
- Participate in our Belonging culture and adhere to all policies.
Experience & Skills
Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years of customer-focused retail experience, PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation, computer proficiency, composure under pressure, schedule flexibility, and strong communication/organizational skills. Physical demands include lifting up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), standing/walking, and exposure to pets, noise, and wet environments. Depth perception and pet handling are essential.
Benefits
Joining PetSmart means comprehensive rewards: weekly pay, health/wellness benefits, 401k matching, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact daily—apply now!
Locations
- Buckeye, Arizona, United States
Salary
32,000 - 38,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet training instructionintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Organizational managementintermediate
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
- Pet handling and safetyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years retail experience in customer-focused environment (experience)
- Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging pet training classes per PetSmart curriculum
- Sell training classes in-store, phone, and online
- Educate pet parents on training benefits and handle concerns
- Maintain training area cleanliness and safety for pets/people
- Manage paperwork, scheduling, and recognize associate contributions
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
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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