Senior Aquatics Specialist

About the role

At Petco, we're dedicated to helping pets live their best lives. We're a company where pet lovers come together to make a real difference, create exciting careers, and foster a welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves and prioritize their wellbeing.

Our core values guide us as we strive to improve lives by focusing on what's best for pets and their families. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood and are committed to supporting the pet-human bond through our stores, clinics, and community initiatives.

We've been serving pets and pet parents for over 60 years, offering everything from daily essentials to expert care and support. With more than 29,000 employees, we operate over 1,500 Petco stores, 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, and numerous preventive care clinics across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Petco Love has helped find homes for over 7 million animals through in-store adoption events since 1999. This role involves caring for aquatic life, ensuring their health and well-being, and interacting with customers to provide excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to operational guidelines and complete aquatic maintenance tasks, including medicating, changing water, removing unsuitable specimens, and documenting incidents.
• Train and educate other partners in aquatic care and maintenance, ensuring they understand our selling model and can effectively assist guests.
• Place aquatic life orders and handle special requests to optimize sales and inventory management.
• Participate in aquatic life physical inventory counts and collaborate with the CAL to analyze and improve departmental inventory management.
• Stock, price, and display aquatic life and merchandise to enhance the guest experience, including performing routine housekeeping tasks like aquarium maintenance and cleaning.
• Accurately complete required digital paperwork and adhere to safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for all.
• Engage in additional duties and projects as assigned, contributing to a collaborative culture and fostering continuous learning and development.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience caring for freshwater and marine aquatic life.
• High-level knowledge of aquatic life and strong sales skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor, along with a genuine interest in animals and their care.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of Petco Animal Care training programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Proficiency in mathematics and basic accounting.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits

At Petco, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health and financial benefits, and a variety of incentives and paid time off options. Learn more about our total rewards package at careers.petco.com.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $13.00 - $22.00 per hour, with a start rate of $15.00 per hour. The actual pay will vary based on factors such as position, location, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws.