Companion Animal Care Specialist

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Companion Animal Specialist to care for pets and aquatic life and to educate customers with expertise. You’ll support sales, merchandising, and inventory accuracy while upholding Petco’s care standards.

You will collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding customer experiences, mentor teammates on animal care, and help maintain clean habitats and compliant stores. This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with companion animals and aquatic life is required.
• Ability to educate customers and colleagues on animal care.
• Strong math, basic business and inventory skills are expected.
• Completion and maintenance of Pet Care Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for companion animals and aquatic life following Petco standards.
• Assist customers with knowledge-based guidance and sales support.
• Maintain habitats, inventory, and merchandising to Petco standards.
• Train and educate partners on care standards and routines.
• Support opening/closing procedures and store operations.

Skills

Animal care knowledge

Customer service mindset

Educate others

Communication skills

Basic business/math/inventory

Organizational/Interpersonal skills

Stand/walk for long shifts

Willingness to work evenings/weekends

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 pets and aquatic life and to educate customers with expertise. You’ll support sales, merchandising, and inventory accuracy while upholding Petco’s care standards.

You will collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding customer experiences, mentor teammates on animal care, and help maintain clean habitats and compliant stores. This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.