Animal Care Specialist

About the role

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Pet First – Protect & Empower: Ensure the health, safety, and proper care of all companion animals and aquatic life in accordance with Petco standards, policies, and procedures.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond: Deliver knowledgeable, compassionate, and solution-focused service to customers. Actively support customer interactions using Petco’s selling model. Mentor and educate partners on animal care standards, maintenance routines, and best practices.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit: Support the achievement of department sales, margin, and shrink goals. Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to Petco standards, with a primary focus on companion animals and aquatics. Analyze inventory data and identify opportunities to improve in-stock levels, shrink, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with or caring for companion animals and aquatic life.
• Strong knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to educate others and communicate effectively.
• Strong customer service mindset with an aptitude for selling behaviors.
• Basic business, math, and inventory management skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion and ongoing maintenance of the Petco Animal Care Certification Program required.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.
• Proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.

Skills

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Benefits

See Petco Total Rewards for details on health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO.

Pay

Starting Rate: $15.00

Schedule

Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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