Pet Trainer

Pet Trainer role at Pet Smart in Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area.

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for full‑time associates
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Pet Smart’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. They will actively seek out pets and pet parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training and will deliver pet training services in accordance with Pet Smart’s curriculum.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise osure to live animals and their 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. At Pet Smart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.

• This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local Pet Smart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. In no instance will Pet Smart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at

Pet Smart 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.