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 vibrant Fort Lauderdale, FL, make a real impact while enjoying weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Role Overview

As a Pet Trainer at our Fort Lauderdale store, you'll engage pet parents and their furry friends, delivering positive reinforcement-based training per PetSmart's proven curriculum. Actively promote classes, ensure safety, and foster joyful experiences in a dynamic pet retail environment. This role suits animal lovers with retail savvy, offering flexibility and variety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in-person, phone, and online training sessions while managing pet parent expectations and outcomes.
• Drive sales by educating on curriculum benefits and recommending merchandise/services.
• Maintain impeccable training areas, handle paperwork, and schedule classes per company guidelines.
• Ensure safety by monitoring pets, responding to injuries, and creating secure class environments.
• Collaborate across departments, recognize team efforts, and embody PetSmart's values.

Experience & Skills

Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years customer-focused retail experience and PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational prowess, and composure under pressure are essential. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing for shifts, and handling live animals in a moderate-noise, pet-hair-filled setting. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays required.

Benefits

Thrive with paid weekly wages, health/wellness coverage, 401k matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition aid, and endless development. PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.