Pet Groomer Trainee

Pet Groomer Trainee 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. The role also upholds the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy, shares responsibility for store cleanliness, and promotes pet safety standards. A Pet Stylist in Training is obtained after completion of the PetSmart Grooming Academy. Benefits 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 Essential Responsibilities 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 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, performing maintenance throughout the day including end‑of‑day cleaning in accordance with the maintenance checklist. Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick or injured pet is identified in the store; transports 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. Frequently reaches with hands and arms: stoops, kneels, crouches, talks, and hears. 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; 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 by helping a pet parent choose the right care, celebrating a pet’s birthday, or creating moments of joy through fresh grooming. We cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets. 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr