Companion Animal Care Specialist

Petco; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco Edmond is hiring a Companion Animal Specialist to care for pets and fish in the Pet Care Center. You will support sales, merchandising and inventory while applying solid animal-care knowledge and customer service skills on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes health, welfare, and education for customers and partners, with opportunities to grow within a welcoming, Petco-wide team. Flexible hours and the start rate are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year 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.
• Completion and ongoing maintenance of the Petco Animal Care Certification Program required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and proper care of all companion animals and aquatic life according to Petco standards.
• Complete and verify animal care tasks, including hourly health checks, wellness documentation, maintenance logs, and incident reports.
• Ensure proper handling, documentation, and care of relinquished and adoption animals.
• Serve as the primary resource for animal care education for customers and PCC partners.
• Adhere to safety, animal welfare, and loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Companion animals

Aquatic life

Animal care knowledge

Customer service

Inventory management

Communication skills

High school diploma

Pet care certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pet Care Certification Program

Job description

Petco Edmond is hiring a Companion Animal Specialist to care for pets and fish in the Pet Care Center. You will support sales, merchandising and inventory while applying solid animal-care knowledge and customer service skills on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes health, welfare, and education for customers and partners, with opportunities to grow within a welcoming, Petco-wide team. Flexible hours and the start rate are highlighted.