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 where your love for animals makes a difference every day.
Role Overview
As a Pet Trainer in Reston, Virginia, you'll engage pet parents and their pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with PetSmart's vision. Actively promote and sell classes while ensuring safety and outstanding customer service in a dynamic pet retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online, resolving concerns promptly.
- Drive sales of training classes and educate on curriculum benefits.
- Maintain accurate paperwork, schedule classes, and keep training areas clean and safe.
- Serve as training expert for store associates and recognize their sales contributions.
- Handle 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 PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends are essential. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, and exposure to pets/noise.
Benefits
Thrive with paid weekly wages, health/wellness benefits, 401k matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Make moments that matter while building your future at PetSmart.
Locations
- Reston, Virginia, 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 safety, cleanliness, and paperwork
- Act as subject matter expert for store associates on pet training
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 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 where your love for animals makes a difference every day.
Role Overview
As a Pet Trainer in Reston, Virginia, you'll engage pet parents and their pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with PetSmart's vision. Actively promote and sell classes while ensuring safety and outstanding customer service in a dynamic pet retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online, resolving concerns promptly.
- Drive sales of training classes and educate on curriculum benefits.
- Maintain accurate paperwork, schedule classes, and keep training areas clean and safe.
- Serve as training expert for store associates and recognize their sales contributions.
- Handle 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 PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation. Proficiency in computers, strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings/weekends are essential. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, and exposure to pets/noise.
Benefits
Thrive with paid weekly wages, health/wellness benefits, 401k matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Make moments that matter while building your future at PetSmart.
Locations
- Reston, Virginia, 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 safety, cleanliness, and paperwork
- Act as subject matter expert for store associates on pet training
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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