Companion Animal Care Expert

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

PTO

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Companion Animal Specialist to care for companion animals and aquatic life within the Pet Care Center. You will support sales, merchandising and inventory while ensuring high animal welfare standards and exceptional customer experiences.

You will work with a collaborative team, educate customers, and maintain clean habitats and compliant operations. This role requires passion for animal welfare and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with companion animals and aquatic life.
• Strong animal-care knowledge and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to educate others and communicate effectively.
• Strong customer service mindset with selling behavior.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and proper care of all animals and aquatic life per Petco standards.
• Complete and verify animal care tasks, wellness docs, maintenance logs, incident reports.
• Handle relinquished and adoption animals properly.
• Serve as primary resource for animal care education for customers and PCC partners.
• Promote safety, animal welfare, and loss prevention procedures.
• Deliver knowledgeable, compassionate customer service and support selling model.
• Mentor and educate partners on animal care standards and maintenance routines.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Teach others

Inventory management

Communication

Cashier skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pet Care Certification Program

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Companion Animal Specialist to care for companion animals and aquatic life within the Pet Care Center. You will support sales, merchandising and inventory while ensuring high animal welfare standards and exceptional customer experiences.

You will work with a collaborative team, educate customers, and maintain clean habitats and compliant operations. This role requires passion for animal welfare and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.