Companion Animal Care Specialist & Educator

Petco; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco seeks a Companion Animal Specialist to care for companion animals and aquatic life within the Pet Care Center. You will ensure health, safety, and habitat maintenance while assisting customers and supporting sales, merchandising, and inventory execution.

You’ll collaborate with the sales team to deliver outstanding customer experiences, educate customers on animal care, and promote product knowledge. This role suits someone passionate about animal welfare and teamwork.

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

• Verify all animal care and maintenance tasks are completed according to established schedules.
• Maintain animal habitats and aquatic areas, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Assist customers with product selection and adoption inquiries using Petco selling model.
• Support inventory, pricing, and merchandising to Petco standards.
• Educate customers and partners on animal-care practices and responsibilities.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and overall PCC operations.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Education skills

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Pet care certification program

Tools

POS system

Job description

Petco seeks a Companion Animal Specialist to care for companion animals and aquatic life within the Pet Care Center. You will ensure health, safety, and habitat maintenance while assisting customers and supporting sales, merchandising, and inventory execution.

You’ll collaborate with the sales team to deliver outstanding customer experiences, educate customers on animal care, and promote product knowledge. This role suits someone passionate about animal welfare and teamwork.