Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team of 50,000 passionate associates creating meaningful experiences for pets and families. Enjoy career growth, development opportunities, and a culture of belonging in Oshawa, Ontario.
Role Overview
As a Pet Trainer in our Oshawa store, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with PetSmart's vision. Educate on training benefits, sell classes, and ensure safe, clean environments while contributing to store success.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online; resolve concerns promptly.
- Actively sell and schedule training classes across channels.
- Maintain all training-related paperwork and educate store associates as SME.
- Ensure safety and cleanliness in training areas; handle sick/injured pets.
- Recommend merchandise/services 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 up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), handle pets in moderate noise/wet environments with pet hair exposure.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health & wellness coverage.
- RRSP matching, PTO for full-time.
- Associate discounts, tuition assistance.
- Career pathing and recognition programs.
Locations
- Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Salary
35,000 - 45,000 CAD / 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 and schedulingintermediate
- 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
- Actively sell training classes in-store, phone, and online
- Manage pet parent interactions and resolve concerns
- Maintain training area cleanliness and safety
- Handle paperwork, scheduling, and associate education on training benefits
- Respond to sick/injured pets and assist other departments as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and 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 begins with our people. Join a team of 50,000 passionate associates creating meaningful experiences for pets and families. Enjoy career growth, development opportunities, and a culture of belonging in Oshawa, Ontario.
Role Overview
As a Pet Trainer in our Oshawa store, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with PetSmart's vision. Educate on training benefits, sell classes, and ensure safe, clean environments while contributing to store success.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online; resolve concerns promptly.
- Actively sell and schedule training classes across channels.
- Maintain all training-related paperwork and educate store associates as SME.
- Ensure safety and cleanliness in training areas; handle sick/injured pets.
- Recommend merchandise/services 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 up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), handle pets in moderate noise/wet environments with pet hair exposure.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health & wellness coverage.
- RRSP matching, PTO for full-time.
- Associate discounts, tuition assistance.
- Career pathing and recognition programs.
Locations
- Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Salary
35,000 - 45,000 CAD / 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 and schedulingintermediate
- 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
- Actively sell training classes in-store, phone, and online
- Manage pet parent interactions and resolve concerns
- Maintain training area cleanliness and safety
- Handle paperwork, scheduling, and associate education on training benefits
- Respond to sick/injured pets and assist other departments as needed
Benefits
- general: Paid weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
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