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 Richmond, Texas, 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 in Richmond, Texas, you'll engage pet parents and their furry friends, delivering positive reinforcement training via PetSmart's proven curriculum. Actively promote classes, ensure safe environments, and drive sales while collaborating with store teams. This role demands energy, pet passion, and customer focus in a dynamic retail pet setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pet training classes, managing pet parent experiences in-person, phone, or online.
• Proactively sell and schedule training services, educating on curriculum benefits.
• Maintain all training paperwork, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
• Handle sick/injured pets promptly, recommend merchandise, and assist other departments.
• Serve as training expert, recognizing associates and fostering team recognition.

Experience & Skills

Seeking candidates with 1-2 years customer-focused retail experience and PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation. Must excel in computer use, communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, bending, and exposure to pets, noise, and wet areas. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays required. Depth perception and pet handling skills essential.

Benefits

Thrive with paid weekly wages, comprehensive health/wellness coverage, 401k match, full-time PTO, associate discounts, tuition aid, and robust career development. PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.