Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. Join 50,000 associates united by love for pets, creating meaningful moments daily—from training sessions that transform behavior to celebrating pet milestones. We empower growth through career pathing, tuition assistance, and a culture of belonging. Located in Dundalk, Maryland, make a real impact in pet families' lives while enjoying weekly pay, health benefits, 401k matching, PTO, discounts, and development opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Pet Trainer at PetSmart in Dundalk, MD, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with our vision. Actively promote and sell classes, educate on curriculum benefits, and ensure safe, clean environments. This role demands flexibility, pet passion, and customer focus in a dynamic retail setting with live animals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online; resolve concerns promptly.
- Actively sell training classes across channels and educate on full curriculum benefits.
- Maintain all training paperwork, schedule classes per company guidelines.
- Create safe class environments, keep areas clean, and handle sick/injured pets including vet transport.
- Train associates as subject matter expert, recognize sales contributions, and assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years customer-focused retail experience.
- PetSmart Training Instructor Course accreditation.
- Computer proficiency, strong communication, organizational skills.
- Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays; composure under pressure.
Physical Demands
Stand/walk extensively, lift 50lbs frequently (team lift 100lbs+), handle animals in moderate noise/wet environments with pet hair. Depth perception required; reasonable accommodations available.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage.
- 401k company match and full-time PTO.
- Associate discounts, tuition assistance.
- Career development and recognition programs.
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now to join our pack in Dundalk!
Locations
- Dundalk, Maryland, 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
- Animal 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
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. Join 50,000 associates united by love for pets, creating meaningful moments daily—from training sessions that transform behavior to celebrating pet milestones. We empower growth through career pathing, tuition assistance, and a culture of belonging. Located in Dundalk, Maryland, make a real impact in pet families' lives while enjoying weekly pay, health benefits, 401k matching, PTO, discounts, and development opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Pet Trainer at PetSmart in Dundalk, MD, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with our vision. Actively promote and sell classes, educate on curriculum benefits, and ensure safe, clean environments. This role demands flexibility, pet passion, and customer focus in a dynamic retail setting with live animals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online; resolve concerns promptly.
- Actively sell training classes across channels and educate on full curriculum benefits.
- Maintain all training paperwork, schedule classes per company guidelines.
- Create safe class environments, keep areas clean, and handle sick/injured pets including vet transport.
- Train associates as subject matter expert, recognize sales contributions, and assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years customer-focused retail experience.
- PetSmart Training Instructor Course accreditation.
- Computer proficiency, strong communication, organizational skills.
- Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays; composure under pressure.
Physical Demands
Stand/walk extensively, lift 50lbs frequently (team lift 100lbs+), handle animals in moderate noise/wet environments with pet hair. Depth perception required; reasonable accommodations available.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage.
- 401k company match and full-time PTO.
- Associate discounts, tuition assistance.
- Career development and recognition programs.
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now to join our pack in Dundalk!
Locations
- Dundalk, Maryland, 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
- Animal 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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