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 Hobbs, New Mexico, 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 rewarding career.
Role Overview
Our Pet Training Instructors are the heart of positive pet experiences. You'll engage pet parents and their furry friends, delivering expert training services aligned with PetSmart's proven curriculum. This role combines education, sales, and hands-on animal care in a dynamic retail environment, ensuring safe, fun classes that build lasting customer loyalty.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online, addressing concerns promptly.
- Actively promote and sell training classes across channels while educating on curriculum benefits.
- Maintain accurate paperwork, schedule classes, and keep training areas clean and safe.
- Serve as the store's pet training expert, training associates and recognizing sales contributions.
- Handle emergencies like sick/injured pets, recommend merchandise, and assist other departments as needed.
Experience & Skills
Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years of customer-focused retail experience and accreditation from the PetSmart Training Instructor Course. Proficiency in computer apps, strong communication, organizational skills, and composure under pressure are essential. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Physically, expect standing, lifting up to 50lbs (team lifts over 100lbs), and exposure to pets, noise, and wet environments.
Benefits
Joining PetSmart means comprehensive perks: weekly pay, health & wellness benefits, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Make a meaningful impact daily—apply now to join our pack!
Locations
- Hobbs, New Mexico, 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 training instructionintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Organizational proficiencyintermediate
- 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
- Manage paperwork, scheduling, and associate recognition
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 Hobbs, New Mexico, 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 rewarding career.
Role Overview
Our Pet Training Instructors are the heart of positive pet experiences. You'll engage pet parents and their furry friends, delivering expert training services aligned with PetSmart's proven curriculum. This role combines education, sales, and hands-on animal care in a dynamic retail environment, ensuring safe, fun classes that build lasting customer loyalty.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online, addressing concerns promptly.
- Actively promote and sell training classes across channels while educating on curriculum benefits.
- Maintain accurate paperwork, schedule classes, and keep training areas clean and safe.
- Serve as the store's pet training expert, training associates and recognizing sales contributions.
- Handle emergencies like sick/injured pets, recommend merchandise, and assist other departments as needed.
Experience & Skills
Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years of customer-focused retail experience and accreditation from the PetSmart Training Instructor Course. Proficiency in computer apps, strong communication, organizational skills, and composure under pressure are essential. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Physically, expect standing, lifting up to 50lbs (team lifts over 100lbs), and exposure to pets, noise, and wet environments.
Benefits
Joining PetSmart means comprehensive perks: weekly pay, health & wellness benefits, 401k with company match, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing. Make a meaningful impact daily—apply now to join our pack!
Locations
- Hobbs, New Mexico, 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 training instructionintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Organizational proficiencyintermediate
- 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
- Manage paperwork, scheduling, and associate recognition
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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