Pet Groomer Trainee

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification program
• •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
• •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
• •Exposure to live animals and their handling is common
• •Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)
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Responsibilities

• •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
• •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
• •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
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