Companion Animal Care Pro — Educate & Care for Pets

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

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring for a Companion Animal Specialist in a Pet Care Center retail environment. You will ensure excellent animal care and support sales, merchandising, and inventory execution while partnering with the sales team to deliver outstanding customer experience.

The role emphasizes animal welfare knowledge, education of customers, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional animal care and maintain habitats.
• Assist customers with knowledge and solutions using Petco’s selling model.
• Maintain clean habitats and comply with safety standards.
• Support inventory, pricing, and merchandising to Petco standards.
• Process transactions and assist with opening/closing as needed.
• Participate in animal and aquatic counts and keep logs.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Inventory management

Sales mindset

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Pet care certification

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring for a Companion Animal Specialist in a Pet Care Center retail environment. You will ensure excellent animal care and support sales, merchandising, and inventory execution while partnering with the sales team to deliver outstanding customer experience.

The role emphasizes animal welfare knowledge, education of customers, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.