Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
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. In Shreveport, LA, 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 Shreveport, Louisiana, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with PetSmart's vision. Actively promote and sell classes, educate on curriculum benefits, ensure safety, and contribute to store success. This dynamic role combines pet expertise, customer service, and sales in a fun, pet-filled environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online; resolve concerns promptly.
- Actively sell training classes and merchandise; educate on full curriculum benefits.
- Maintain all training paperwork, schedule classes per company guidelines.
- Create safe, clean training areas; handle sick/injured pets, including vet transport if needed.
- Train associates as subject matter expert; recognize contributions to training sales.
- Assist other departments, follow policies, and foster a culture of recognition.
Experience & Skills
Seeking candidates with 1-2 years retail/customer service experience, PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation, computer proficiency, strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Must be flexible for evenings, weekends, holidays. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, handling pets in moderate-noise, pet-hair environments.
Benefits
Thrive with paid weekly wages, comprehensive health/wellness coverage, 401k match, full-time PTO, associate discounts, tuition aid, and endless growth paths. PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.
Locations
- Shreveport, Louisiana, 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 managementintermediate
- 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
- 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
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. In Shreveport, LA, 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 Shreveport, Louisiana, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with PetSmart's vision. Actively promote and sell classes, educate on curriculum benefits, ensure safety, and contribute to store success. This dynamic role combines pet expertise, customer service, and sales in a fun, pet-filled environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional pet parent experiences via phone, in-person, or online; resolve concerns promptly.
- Actively sell training classes and merchandise; educate on full curriculum benefits.
- Maintain all training paperwork, schedule classes per company guidelines.
- Create safe, clean training areas; handle sick/injured pets, including vet transport if needed.
- Train associates as subject matter expert; recognize contributions to training sales.
- Assist other departments, follow policies, and foster a culture of recognition.
Experience & Skills
Seeking candidates with 1-2 years retail/customer service experience, PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation, computer proficiency, strong communication, organization, and composure under pressure. Must be flexible for evenings, weekends, holidays. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, handling pets in moderate-noise, pet-hair environments.
Benefits
Thrive with paid weekly wages, comprehensive health/wellness coverage, 401k match, full-time PTO, associate discounts, tuition aid, and endless growth paths. PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.
Locations
- Shreveport, Louisiana, 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 managementintermediate
- 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
- 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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