Pet Groomer Trainee

PetSmart

does Anything for Pets – JOIN OUR

TEAM!

Pet

Groomer

Trainee

About

Life at

PetSmart

At

PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate

plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and

their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources,

and opportunities to grow and succeed.

Benefits

that benefit

you

Paid

Weekly

Health

& Wellness

Benefits

401k

Plan with company

match

Paid

Time off for full-time

associates

Associate

discounts

Tuition

Assistance

Career

pathing

Development

opportunities

Job

summary

PetSmart’s

Pet Stylist in Training is responsible for engaging with pet

parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and

best in class salon services. This position will receive training

and guidance from our experienced Professional Styling teams,

learning from the best in the industry on proper grooming

techniques. This position is also responsible for upholding the

company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also

shares responsibility of store cleanliness, recommending of

solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.

Pet

Stylist in Training role is obtained once the associate has

successfully completed the PetSmart Grooming Academy.

Essential

responsibilities

Job

responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and

may vary depending on store characteristics and needs :

While

under supervision, performs full menu of bath, brush and grooming

services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth

brushing, and sanitary services in accordance with PetSmart’s

bathing standards and procedures.

Develop

and display safe technical skills that will meet or exceed the

company's minimum expectations.

Recommends

additional health and wellness solutions with Pet Parents based on

pet’s needs.

Responsible

for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person,

over the phone and at the sales register.

Greets

pet parents, answers their questions, and assists with making

reservations in the salon.

Conducts

salon appointment reminder calls, maintains client records and

consults with pet parents on services offered.

Performs

check-in and check-out procedures for grooming appointments,

including applicable paperwork and rebooking.

Promotes

opportunities to grow salon sales to help achieve sales targets and

productivity, and any other relevant salon metrics.

Recommends,

informs, and sells merchandise and services.

Maintains

the highest level of cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions

for all pets in the grooming area, by performing maintenance

throughout the day including end of day cleaning in accordance with

the maintenance checklist.

Responsible

for taking immediate action when a sick / injured pet is identified

in the store; transport to the vet as needed.

Assists

and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be

assigned.

Participates

in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.

Follows

all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

Successful

completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety

certification program.

Prior

grooming experience preferred; may be asked to complete a technical

exam.

Proficiency

in computer applications.

Ability

to react under pressure and maintain composure.

Flexibility

in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as

needed

Strong

organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.

Strong

written and verbal communication skills.

Essential

physical demands and work

environment

Associate

required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle,

feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to

reach with hands and arms : stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth

perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate

must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally

team lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include depth perception.

While

performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally

exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment

with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the

work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels

of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is

common.

Do

what you

love

Join

us for a chance to make a meaningful

impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer

choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing

the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll

create moments that matter . At

PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our

50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.

We’re

delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in

our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love

them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you!

Apply Now!

PetSmart

is an Equal Opportunity

Employer

PetSmart

provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or

other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable

accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our

application process, upon request and as required by

law.

This

listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or

available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of

talented candidates to join our organization and are always

accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart

store to check on which roles they are actively hiring

for.

This

job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of

work associates / leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not

intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be

provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position

you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant

experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location.

This position is paid on a per hour basis. In no instance will

PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is

also eligible for benefits as described

at

Applicants

must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise

required by local or state

law)

For

applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles

locations : Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance

Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for

Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with

arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the

law

• In

accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA),

part-time associates who average at

least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) during a

designated measurement period may be eligible for medical

benefits.