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Petsmart
Pet Trainer
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What they do
An Animal Trainer trains animals to become familiar with human voices and contact, and to respond to commands. Trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. May train animals for a health, competition, or show. May train other animals such as horses, dolphins, and apes.
$38,906 / year median in New Hampshire
+8% projected growth
Job Description
602 of 10,000 Between $13.26 and
$23.56
Per Hour Pet Trainer
Petsmart
Occupation:
Animal TrainersLocation:
West Lebanon, NH - 03784Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
03/05/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
PetSmartWeb Site:
www.petsmart.com Job #: 81362829352-68485576862 Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description . PetSmart does Anything for Pets - JOINOUR TEAM!
Pet Trainer About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. Benefits that benefit you- Paid Weekly
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing
- Development opportunities Job Summary PetSmart's Pet Training Instructor is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company's vision, mission, values, and strategy.
- Responsible for pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over the telephone, in person or online, and responding to pet parent concerns.
- Actively sell training classes in store, over the phone and online.
- Educates pet parents about the benefits of our entire pet training curriculum.
- Maintains all paperwork related to pet training.
- Educates fellow associates and acts as the subject matter expert for their location on the benefits of pet training.
- Schedules training classes as outlined by the Company expectations.
- Responsible for creating a safe environment for the people and pets in their classes and surrounding areas of the store.
- Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable.
- Recognize associates for their contributions to selling pet training.
- Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
- Recommends, informs and sells merchandise and services.
- Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
- Follows all Company Policies and Procedures. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Qualifications
- 1-2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
- Accredited in PetSmart 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. 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 this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair.