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      Bather Interview

      Sep 26, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Jacksonville, FL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PetSmart (Jacksonville, FL) in Sep 2014

      Interview

      I applied online for a groomer position. I got an email a week later saying I passed the "pre-assessment" test that I took online, and 3 days later I got a call from the Salon Manager to come in for an interview. I got there 20 mins early and walked around the store until about 10 till. I asked for the manager, and then went into an office where the interview was held. I was asked to explain a little about myself and my previous work experience. I explained that the only grooming experience I had was what I did on my own pomeranian. She explained that it would start out part time with pay between $8-$8.25 and it included bathing, nails, and ear cleaning, and that your "promotions" are based off how quickly and great you perform your duties. Then you go into a 4 week program where you will be trained by a certified groomer to become a groomer. . which will then be a full time position and pay was based on commission. :) I wouldnt suggest looking into this job unless it is something you are passionate about. I love dogs, and I am very excited. She handed me a drug test form, which I go take tomorrow, and she will receive it next week and call me to put me in the computer as an employee!!!! So Im pretty sure I have the job. **They are looking for people who are mainly looking long time and are passionate about what they do. . so SELL yourself and how much you look forward to working with animals and on a team. :)

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      I was asked to explain a little about myself and my previous work experience.
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      Other Bather Interview Reviews for PetSmart

      Bather Interview

      May 14, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Knoxville, TN
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at PetSmart (Knoxville, TN)

      Interview

      canceled my interview same day, after making a huge deal about when it would be. they called me 20 minutes before I was supposed to be there to tell me nevermind.

      Bather Interview

      Jan 21, 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Santee, CA
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PetSmart (Santee, CA) in Nov 2021

      Interview

      Good starting pay $15.25, but its normally $15. Wanted to be a stocker, but was convinced to work as a bather being told I could get full time. Lies! I was not told I was going to be starting out as part time and that id be having to wait months at a time to become a groomer, which is a 2 year contract. Only then your full time. This would be fairly okay, if I didn't have my hours cut so much after the holidays. Thats why they wanted me in the salon in the first place.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      If I wanted to work in the salon
      1 Answer
      1

      Bather Interview

      Feb 22, 2020
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at PetSmart (New York, NY) in Feb 2020

      Interview

      My first interview was with the assistant manager. He has a great personality. Felt welcomed right away. I have a 2nd interview monday with the store manager. The store manager called me and said I basically have the job, he is just required to do a customer service interview.

      Interview questions [8]

      Question 1

      Give me a time where you gained a customer's trust.
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      Question 2

      How would you persuade a customer to buy another item they may need?
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      Question 3

      If another associate was struggling with a customer finding what they need, how would you give the associate tips for next time?
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      Question 4

      Scenario: 5 people are needing help at the same time. who do you help first? 1 is on the phone 1 needs check out 1 needs dog food help 1 needs fish 1 needs crickets
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      Question 5

      How do you handle an angry customer who needs to return dog food?
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      Question 6

      A customer doesn't see the item they bought at their last visit. How do you help them?
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      Question 7

      Name a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
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      Question 8

      Do you have problems with trying to sell a service to a customer?
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