Training

If you’re entrepreneurial, fashion-forward, and have a passion for pets, PetSmart has built the perfect foundation for your new career path. We’re currently in search of novice Pet Stylists to receive formal training and start careers with our PetSmart Grooming Academy. No prior experience is required! Here's how you can begin your career with us:

Groomer Trainee – Over several months, you’ll gain experience shampooing and caring for our furry clients.

PetSmart Grooming Academy – We offer free, paid training in our Grooming Academy which includes a paid apprenticeship with instruction valued at $6,000.

Salon Field Practice – Bring your Academy training to our salons. Under the mentorship of an experienced pet stylist, you’ll get hands on experience grooming all breeds of dogs.

Pet Stylist

There are a lot of great reasons to choose a career grooming pets, but it can be difficult to strike out on your own. The constant hunt for leads, self-employment taxes and health insurance worries are enough to drive you barking mad. That’s why joining PetSmart as a Pet Stylist is a great decision for so many. We understand your need for independence, but we support you with stability and a great brand that helps drive new clients straight to you. The rewards of a PetSmart career are pretty good looking too.

• Guaranteed & stabilized earnings
• Competitive hourly rate + commission
• Vacation days, benefits, and 401k
• All tools and products provided for you
• 35% off on additional products

Growth Opportunities

Just like there are multiple breeds of pets to pamper, there are multiple ways to grow in our salons. Our career opportunities don’t stop at experienced stylist. It all comes down to your ambition and the path you want to take. Advanced roles include:

• Salon Leader
• District Academy Trainer
• Quality Education Manager
• Salon & Services Operations at Home Office