Pet Trainer

Overview

Pet Trainer at Pet Smart

Pet Smart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You. Apply to join our team as a Pet Trainer and help pet parents with positive experiences tied to our training curriculum.

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for fulltime associates
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Pet Smart’s Pet Training Instructor is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while delivering pet training services in accordance with Pet Smart’s curriculum and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy.

• Provide excellent pet parent experiences and address concerns in person, by phone, or online.
• Actively sell training classes in store, over the phone, and online.
• Educate pet parents about the benefits of the entire pet training curriculum.
• Maintain all paperwork related to pet training.
• Educate fellow associates and serve as the subject matter expert for the location on the benefits of pet training.
• Schedule training classes as outlined by company expectations.
• Create a safe environment for people and pets in classes and surrounding areas.
• Keep the pet training area and surrounding areas clean and presentable.
• Recognize associates for contributions to selling pet training.
• Take immediate action when a sick or injured pet is identified; transport to the vet as needed.
• Recommend, inform, and sell merchandise and services.
• Assist and work in other departments as required; other duties may be assigned.
• Participate in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

• 1–2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Accredited in Pet Smart Training Instructor Course
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. Ability to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and a wet environment with pet hair. Moderate noise level; may be exposed to higher noise levels. Exposure to live animals and handling is common.

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. Pet Smart values diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, united by a passion for pets.

We’re excited you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us do Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. Apply now.

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We continually build a network of talented candidates and are always accepting applications. Contact your local Pet Smart store to check which roles are actively hiring.

Pet Smart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law).