Companion Animal Care Specialist

Petco; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Incentives

PTO

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Companion Animal Specialist to serve as the primary expert for animal health and welfare in the Pet Care Center. You’ll deliver customer-focused guidance while supporting sales, inventory, and maintenance with a strong emphasis on animal care

Join a team that values compassion, education, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and offers opportunities to grow within Petco’s network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience caring for companion animals and aquatic life.
• Pet care certification program required and ongoing maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable, compassionate service to customers.
• Maintain clean, safe habitats and animal environments.
• Assist with merchandise stocking, pricing, and displays.
• Support animal health checks and welfare compliance.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Inventory management

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pet care certification program

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Petco is seeking a Companion Animal Specialist to serve as the primary expert for animal health and welfare in the Pet Care Center. You’ll deliver customer-focused guidance while supporting sales, inventory, and maintenance with a strong emphasis on animal care

Join a team that values compassion, education, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and offers opportunities to grow within Petco’s network.