I just applied to be a bather. I really hope I get in! I've been working IT for the past 4 years and it's soul sucking work. I want to change to a more meaningful job and working with animals has always been a dream of mine! Fingers crossed that I make it!! 🤞🤞
@@frankiepurcell1521 honestly just go into the grooming salon! that’s what people have done in my salon and have had great success :) because even if that specific salon doesn’t need a groomer/ bather, they can refer you to other petsmart salons if there’s multiple near you
I took my golden retriever to get groomed at petsmart and he came out looking awesome. The girl who did him was super nice with him. I will definitely take him back again.
I started at PetSmart about 4 years ago as a seasonal cashier for the holidays. I was hired on and moved into pet care about 3 years ago. I am going to be a bather now and go to Academy! I can't wait!
Thanks for reaching out, Taylor. Pay will vary by location. You can check out job opportunities at PetSmart at careers.petsmart.com/. If your skills are a good match, you’ll be contacted directly. We appreciate your interest. Best of luck!
@@ellamcnulty4243 Just because a few locations are bad doesn't mean they all are. Im a bather at PetSmart, and all our Groomer's are very highly rated, we are always completely booked due to all the recommendations.
Ever since I was young I have been helping my mom bathe Persians and I'm super excited to finally make this a career. I just finished online school for grooming and as soon as I get my certification for it I'm moving to PetSmart to further my career! The only question I really have is do you get stuck with being a bather if you want or will they get you into the styling school either way?
@@xxharuchan hi! It’s going good! I finished my hands on and I am 42 dogs out of 200 of my grooming trainee portion, my salon leader and coworkers are very pleased with my progress!
I have an interview for a bather position on the 1st! I've wanted to work with animals since I was old enough to talk according to my mom and for the last 6 years being a pet groomer has been my dream job. I'm insanely excited and pray i get this job 🙏🙏
@@terrianrogers4266 Some Petsmarts do cats. Mine does. But the appointments are fewer and far between it seems as they have cat groomers who are fewer than dog groomers. I just booked one of my cats for a bath and full hair cut.
My instructor showed up late and poked her phone a lot. She also ripped my clipper right out of my hand mid shaving a dog's stomach that she got mad at me for being upset she could of caused an injury. Regardless, I did learn how go groom and moved on.
Does doing any of these programs enable you to work as a pet groomer or do you need to do a college program under ontario law? Thanks to anyone with answers!
Our academy-trained stylists complete over 800 hours of hands-on instruction and safety certification, working with at least 200 dogs of all breeds and sizes. Because we pride ourselves on having the highest safety standards in the industry, PetSmart requires every salon associate to be safety certified annually. This is all done through PetSmart!
i have 2 dogs one is a sheltie and the other is one of his puppies which is a mix of a sheltie and pomeranian im excited to learn how to take care of them im going to try to apply for this job this year c:
You can check out job opportunities at PetSmart at careers.petsmart.com/. If your skills are a good match, you’ll be contacted directly. We appreciate your interest. Best of luck!
After you graduate the academy do you have to stay with petsmart? I was told it's a 2 year commit but I'm reading 7 years in some places. I have a interview in a few days for ps.
Hi there! PetSmart provides extensive paid training through our Academy program, and associates entering the program must agree to a 2-year commitment.
Hi, Jill! We have multiple locations throughout the US and CA. We recommend contacting your local store directly to learn more about nearby academy locations. To learn more about Salon careers, you can also visit: careers.petsmart.com/salons
There’s a girl in my salon who has gotten multiple aggression complaints even as a bather before she became a groomer at Petsmart they keep her and do nothing about it. Another girl who ended up quitting was similar now some dogs after they go to her won’t even let them us even pet them when they come back... she also had complaints, nothing was done.
Hi Lauren. We'd like to connect you with our Associate Relations team, so they can contact you directly. Can you please send us a private message on our other social channels with your contact information? Or, you can also connect with our team at AssociateRelations@ssg.PetSmart.com.
If you want to learn from PetSmart/Petco find the best groomers in your area, you are going to learn mostly from the people at your home store. Not at the “school”
The school is only the beginning, they get you comfortable with the basics. How to hold the clippers, understanding different haircuts etc when you get back your paired up with your salon leader and work beside them and learn from them.
Petsmart is a equal opportunity work place meaning as long as you have proper documentation and permits to be working in the US they would absolutely hire anyone as long as it's a good for with the company.
I was told it does NOT take a year. I was told in Nova SCOTIA that I bathe 200 dogs then go to an academy for 2 WEEKS?? I went on indeed employee reviews for Canada and it was 3/5 stars for overall positive work environment. "Poor managment" comments across the board. I'm now thinking I'll just get my training some where else.
Thank you for reaching out, Dianna. It takes 800 hours of structured and interactive dog grooming and cat grooming training over the span of a year for groomers to earn their certifications.
Thanks for your interest! We welcome applicants who are 18 and over for positions at our US locations. In Canada, age requirements may vary by province. Learn more at careers.petsmart.com/
We welcome applicants who are 18 and over for positions at our US locations. In Canada, age requirements may vary by province. Learn more at careers.petsmart.com/
Afrodita I talked to one of the pet stylist managers and basically she said that Petsmart will send you to the school for free if they feel you are ready and that once you become a “professional stylist”, you get 50% commission and that her people make about 1,000 a week
Well yall did really bad on instructing your prior Student Savanah at the petsmart location at Fairmont at Pasadena. She could not handle my yorkie. My experience was a terrible one after three times
We’re sorry to hear about your grooming experience, Raquel. Would you mind sending us a DM on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with more details, the best email address and phone number to reach you, as well as the store location you visited?
So, you're apparently gonna force people to work for you for 2 years or fine them $5500 for this supposed "free" training? Yeah, nah, I will not go to PetSmart if you're gonna push indentured servitude.
Because the training is for you to work for them.. if they train you and you leave that’s basically just a certification that they gave you therefore you have to pay for it?
You realize there a lot of things that go into bathing a dog, yeah? Eye wash, making sure you use a shampoo that will benefit the dog and their coat, every bath comes with nail clipping or grinding, ear cleaning, paw pad shaving, sanitary trim, anal gland expression, not to mention being dried with a velocity dryer and all of the specifics that go into each one regarding how to handle the animal, observe since of stress and signs of critical stress, and doing everything with extreme caution and very specific guidelines.
Also you have to be able to do a number of dogs in your shift. Typically around 9 dogs in a 8 hour shift. Some dogs don’t like to be groomed it makes it quite difficult and as sparky said you need to be able to do all of those things and know how to do sanitary shaves and paws.
I just applied to be a bather. I really hope I get in! I've been working IT for the past 4 years and it's soul sucking work. I want to change to a more meaningful job and working with animals has always been a dream of mine! Fingers crossed that I make it!! 🤞🤞
Thanks for your interest! Best of luck! 😊
Did you make it? Is it less soul sucking? lol
I'm currently a bather, and I can't wait to start my grooming journey. Hopefully I can go to the grooming academy ❤️
Did you ever get there?
How is your journey so far? I'm applying to start your journey as well and I'm excited.
I will start too. How long it takes to start bathing and then going to the academy?
how do you apply? I'm not sure where I can start applying but if you can help me out I would appreciate it!
@@frankiepurcell1521 honestly just go into the grooming salon! that’s what people have done in my salon and have had great success :) because even if that specific salon doesn’t need a groomer/ bather, they can refer you to other petsmart salons if there’s multiple near you
I took my golden retriever to get groomed at petsmart and he came out looking awesome. The girl who did him was super nice with him. I will definitely take him back again.
Thanks for sharing, Betsy! We're glad you had a great experience.
I started at PetSmart about 4 years ago as a seasonal cashier for the holidays. I was hired on and moved into pet care about 3 years ago. I am going to be a bather now and go to Academy! I can't wait!
Congratulations! What a fantastic accomplishment!
do you know how much the pay is while you're in the academy?
Thanks for reaching out, Taylor. Pay will vary by location. You can check out job opportunities at PetSmart at careers.petsmart.com/. If your skills are a good match, you’ll be contacted directly. We appreciate your interest. Best of luck!
Minimum wage
How was your experience working there?
I take my dog to pet Smart every 6 weeks always love there work
Jason Matthew ahah there bad type up behind the truth of petsmart you will think differently then!
@@ellamcnulty4243 Just because a few locations are bad doesn't mean they all are. Im a bather at PetSmart, and all our Groomer's are very highly rated, we are always completely booked due to all the recommendations.
@@lillth9292 do you still work there?
Ever since I was young I have been helping my mom bathe Persians and I'm super excited to finally make this a career. I just finished online school for grooming and as soon as I get my certification for it I'm moving to PetSmart to further my career!
The only question I really have is do you get stuck with being a bather if you want or will they get you into the styling school either way?
I start the online book work next week! So stoked!!
Hey how’s it going so far?
@@xxharuchan hi! It’s going good! I finished my hands on and I am 42 dogs out of 200 of my grooming trainee portion, my salon leader and coworkers are very pleased with my progress!
@@erikagrace9278 that’s awesome! 😄 I aspire to make your progress one day. I have an interview this coming Thursday, I really hope I get the job! 🤞💗
@@xxharuchan omg how exciting! Good luck!
@@erikagrace9278 i got the job on the spot! 😄 I’m so excited for my grooming trainee journey
Que lindo…..gracias Petsmart por darme una segunda oportunidad
Attending academy in Sept, IM SO EXCITED!!!!
So how did it go?
How much is the pay during training?
How did you do?
would like to hear as well
Damn I guess you won’t tell use :((
The current amount of dogs to bath is now 200 from most recent hiring posts from Petsmart.
I have an interview for a bather position on the 1st! I've wanted to work with animals since I was old enough to talk according to my mom and for the last 6 years being a pet groomer has been my dream job. I'm insanely excited and pray i get this job 🙏🙏
How exciting! 🛁 Wishing you the best of luck with your interview!
Did you get it? How was it?
😍👍 Next the grooming video on cats
Umm no they don’t groom cats
@@terrianrogers4266 Some Petsmarts do cats. Mine does. But the appointments are fewer and far between it seems as they have cat groomers who are fewer than dog groomers. I just booked one of my cats for a bath and full hair cut.
@@1tiptip187 what kind of cat do you have 💕💕💕
@@terrianrogers4266 A gray Maine coon mix. He's a big floofy boy who does not want his tummy or back of his hips brushed.
@@1tiptip187 lol, how old are they?💕💕
My instructor showed up late and poked her phone a lot. She also ripped my clipper right out of my hand mid shaving a dog's stomach that she got mad at me for being upset she could of caused an injury.
Regardless, I did learn how go groom and moved on.
I am wanting to do this while attending university. Is that possible?
that's what I'm curious about! It's full time, so I'm sure it'd be hard, but you could probably do it
Did you do it?
Does doing any of these programs enable you to work as a pet groomer or do you need to do a college program under ontario law? Thanks to anyone with answers!
Our academy-trained stylists complete over 800 hours of hands-on instruction and safety certification, working with at least 200 dogs of all breeds and sizes. Because we pride ourselves on having the highest safety standards in the industry, PetSmart requires every salon associate to be safety certified annually. This is all done through PetSmart!
i have 2 dogs one is a sheltie and the other is one of his puppies which is a mix of a sheltie and pomeranian im excited to learn how to take care of them im going to try to apply for this job this year c:
Best of Luck! It's such a fun job. 😊
Im thinking of doing this. i cant wait
We'd love to have you join our team! 😉 🐾
Did you do it?
I didnt get it or they never called me @@chrismarr4234
I wonder if my English is not good and is it possible to be a trainer? I really want to work with dogs and wish I could become a groomer!!
You can check out job opportunities at PetSmart at careers.petsmart.com/. If your skills are a good match, you’ll be contacted directly. We appreciate your interest. Best of luck!
After you graduate the academy do you have to stay with petsmart? I was told it's a 2 year commit but I'm reading 7 years in some places. I have a interview in a few days for ps.
Hi there! PetSmart provides extensive paid training through our Academy program, and associates entering the program must agree to a 2-year commitment.
PetSmart Do you have to sign a non-compete contract?
@@petsmart Do you have to stay at the same store for the 2 years, or are you able to transfer to another store and finish up your training there?
@@roxannelehtonen1421 its all the same company transferring is ok. I'm in the middle of a transfer right now.
No you do not
When you go into the training program you have to buy the tools does anyone know roughly what that will cost
Hi Marty! When you train to become a pet stylist, all tools and products are provided for you. You also receive 35% off on additional products.
PetSmart how much cost for the course?
Hi Paulinha. For more information, please visit careers.petsmart.com/salons
Where is the training facility
I just applied I hope I get hired!!
Any luck?
Hello petsmart my question is that all those 4 phase take total 1 year till you become Pet stylist?
Where are the schools located?
Hi, Jill! We have multiple locations throughout the US and CA. We recommend contacting your local store directly to learn more about nearby academy locations. To learn more about Salon careers, you can also visit: careers.petsmart.com/salons
Do you have this school in Kitchener? What is the price and how long does the course last? Thank you
How much do you get paid as a bather?
Hi, there. We would recommend reaching out to your local PetSmart store for more information on starting wages!
There’s a girl in my salon who has gotten multiple aggression complaints even as a bather before she became a groomer at Petsmart they keep her and do nothing about it. Another girl who ended up quitting was similar now some dogs after they go to her won’t even let them us even pet them when they come back... she also had complaints, nothing was done.
Hi Lauren. We'd like to connect you with our Associate Relations team, so they can contact you directly. Can you please send us a private message on our other social channels with your contact information? Or, you can also connect with our team at AssociateRelations@ssg.PetSmart.com.
Any updates? 🥺
If you want to learn from PetSmart/Petco find the best groomers in your area, you are going to learn mostly from the people at your home store. Not at the “school”
The school is only the beginning, they get you comfortable with the basics. How to hold the clippers, understanding different haircuts etc when you get back your paired up with your salon leader and work beside them and learn from them.
Very true my salon leader taught me everything
I am a professional canine stylist from Colombia, greetings, is there a job opportunity for immigrants?
Yes
Yep! As long as you have a workers permit, that is all you need.
Petsmart is a equal opportunity work place meaning as long as you have proper documentation and permits to be working in the US they would absolutely hire anyone as long as it's a good for with the company.
do you have any classes in Dubai i am interested how to join.
Do you get paid while attending the grooming academy?
Hi Miranda! Yes, we pay associates while they receive their hands on training.
I was told it does NOT take a year. I was told in Nova SCOTIA that I bathe 200 dogs then go to an academy for 2 WEEKS?? I went on indeed employee reviews for Canada and it was 3/5 stars for overall positive work environment. "Poor managment" comments across the board. I'm now thinking I'll just get my training some where else.
I’m very interested joining how do I apply?
Thanks for your interest! For more information, please visit careers.petsmart.com/salons/
I found the link to this video from the email confirming my cats appointment. Why does it not mention cats.
What are the hours for academy?
Thank you for reaching out, Dianna. It takes 800 hours of structured and interactive dog grooming and cat grooming training over the span of a year for groomers to earn their certifications.
I am 16; about to become 17 can I be a certified groomer at Petsmart?
Thanks for your interest! We welcome applicants who are 18 and over for positions at our US locations. In Canada, age requirements may vary by province. Learn more at careers.petsmart.com/
Do they get paid while in training?
Hi Jessica! For more information about our Grooming Academy, please visit ptsmrt.co/605415HLG
They get paid hourly while their instructor makes 65% commission from every dog the trainee does.
u got this!
🙌 🙌
Is this a paid trading position?
Hi Peggy, thanks for reaching out! The Grooming Academy offers free paid training. Find more information at careers.petsmart.com/salons#!pathing-2.
At what age can you apply?
We welcome applicants who are 18 and over for positions at our US locations. In Canada, age requirements may vary by province. Learn more at careers.petsmart.com/
How much does a pet groomer can make a year? And how much is the school?
Afrodita I talked to one of the pet stylist managers and basically she said that Petsmart will send you to the school for free if they feel you are ready and that once you become a “professional stylist”, you get 50% commission and that her people make about 1,000 a week
Allie Rice thank you so much for taking the time to ask and reply it’s very helpful. God bless
I’m a Medical Assistant and I think I’m Changing my trade up lol 😭
I'm interested in this program! I even got the right dog to practice long hair chihuahua 🤭
Yay! You can learn more about enrolling into our training program by contacting your local PetSmart! -BC
@@petsmart awesome thank you!
Over the past decade 47dogs have died getting groomed at petsmart
Paid for 1 years ??
Well yall did really bad on instructing your prior Student Savanah at the petsmart location at Fairmont at Pasadena. She could not handle my yorkie. My experience was a terrible one after three times
We’re sorry to hear about your grooming experience, Raquel. Would you mind sending us a DM on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with more details, the best email address and phone number to reach you, as well as the store location you visited?
So, you're apparently gonna force people to work for you for 2 years or fine them $5500 for this supposed "free" training? Yeah, nah, I will not go to PetSmart if you're gonna push indentured servitude.
Because the training is for you to work for them.. if they train you and you leave that’s basically just a certification that they gave you therefore you have to pay for it?
👀
47 dogs have died at petsmart
hey, i am making pet videos
Is this the same place where they have killed dogs?
I’m sorry, what dog school requires you to learn how to bathe a dog for 3 months?!?!? 🤣
You realize there a lot of things that go into bathing a dog, yeah? Eye wash, making sure you use a shampoo that will benefit the dog and their coat, every bath comes with nail clipping or grinding, ear cleaning, paw pad shaving, sanitary trim, anal gland expression, not to mention being dried with a velocity dryer and all of the specifics that go into each one regarding how to handle the animal, observe since of stress and signs of critical stress, and doing everything with extreme caution and very specific guidelines.
Also you have to be able to do a number of dogs in your shift. Typically around 9 dogs in a 8 hour shift. Some dogs don’t like to be groomed it makes it quite difficult and as sparky said you need to be able to do all of those things and know how to do sanitary shaves and paws.
Horrible place to work.
2nd
Bring your beloved pet to us here at PetSmart--we'll crush her to death, like poor Minni. Oops.
None of these people can actually groom worth a damn,what a joke.