Area Pet Trainer

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Area Pet Trainer

About Life At PetSmart

Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal is to create a culture where associates learn and grow together, thrive as effective teams, and challenge each other to be the best they can be.

Benefits That Benefit You

Take care of yourself and your family members—whether they be two-legged or four, have feathers, fur, or fins. Enjoy true rewards (plus lots of warm, fuzzy feelings)! Check out some of our AWEsome offerings:

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits*
• Group Registered Retirement Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Paid Time off for full-time associates
• Associate discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

The impact you’ll make

You’ll be responsible for upholding PetSmart’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. You will actively seek out pets and pet parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training. You will be responsible for training all existing and new Pet Training Instructors for their assigned areas. You will also be responsible for creating a safe environment for the people and pets in their classes and surrounding areas of the store.

• Pet Training: connecting with Pet Parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training and actively selling training classes.
• People Leadership: train and certify all new pet training instructors and provide feedback on their progress through the accreditation process.
• Store Experience: responsible for customer experience and outcomes responding to customer concerns. Maintains brand standards of the store but not limited to pet training podium, cleaning up after pet accidents, store recovery, collecting carts, etc.

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career.
• Minimum of 1 year PetSmart training experience. Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course.
• 2+ years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• 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, colour, 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 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