BC: Pet Trainer

3 months ago


Nanaimo British Columbia BR, British Columbia, Canada PetSmart Full time

PET TRAINER

ABOUT OUR STORES:

Working at PetSmart is not a job, its a community of those who work together for the love of pets. If you have a passion for pets, a Pet Trainer at PetSmart might be a great fit for you. Youll lead the pack (well, class) in terms of teaching engaging classes to pet parents for all stages of their pets lives.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a PetSmart Pet Trainer, you'll take part in our Pet Training Instructor Accreditation Program to learn proven techniques developed by leading dog trainers. When you complete the course, you'll emerge as a trusted Accredited Dog Trainer specializing in dog behavior and learning theory.

Upon completion, youll be hands-on with pets and leading our Pet Training Programs. Through our broad range of class programs, you will:

  • Teach classes to a variety of dog breeds, sizes and ages
  • Lead each class with an emphasis on the safety and comfort for pets and pet parents
  • Show patience to pet parents when training their very excited puppy
  • Guide pets through our NEW (retails first ever) Pet Therapy Training Program
  • Have a lot of fun.
  • Build strong bonds with all two legged and four legged members of your class

ABOUT YOUR CAREER:

While sit and stay are common words in our classes, they do not describe your career Just as we are there for pets at every stage of their lives, well be with you at every stage of your career, too. With PetSmart, you will have opportunities to:

  • Gain experience in a different business unitfrom the store to the salon or the Pets Hotel
  • Develop your leadership skills as a department manager
  • Transfer to any one of our 1600 stores nationwide

THE WARM AND FUZZIES:

Weve highlighted job responsibilities as best as we could abovebut the best parts of working at PetSmart cant be fully described in the job description.

  • Its the excitement you feel when you help a little one pick out his very first fish. And not just any goldfish, but that one, right there, no not that one, this one, yea
  • Its the relief Rosie feels when you help her mom select the best food for her upset tummy and her delight when it turns out to be chicken flavored
  • Its the pride of the giving Mickey a makeover in our salons watching him strut his stuff on the way out. Paws off, ladies, hes taken
  • Its the joy of reuniting Frankie with her family after a fun stay in our Pets Hotel.
  • Its the celebration of Bellas birthday, Gizmos graduation from puppy classes or Aces adoption.
  • Its the little things we do that add up to really big things that pets need.

Working at PetSmart is not a job, its a community of those who work together for the love of pets.

Apply now to experience a career that loves you back.

The British Columbia pay range for this position is from $17.40 to $27.17 per hour. This position is paid on an hourly basis. Exact rate of pay will be based on position and experience level. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the minimum wage for the location in which you have applied.

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 a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired in to.

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.


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