Companion Animal Care Specialist — Part-Time

Petco; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to care for companion animals and aquatic life in our Pet Care Center. You’ll combine hands-on animal care with customer education to help families choose the right products and solutions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safe habitats, and merchandising, with opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced retail environment. Part-time hours and a starting wage of $15 per hour support flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with companion animals and aquatic life.
• Strong knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to educate others and communicate effectively.
• Completion and ongoing maintenance of the Petco Animal Care Certification Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and proper care of all companion animals and aquatic life.
• Maintain habitats, cleaning, and compliance with standards.
• Provide animal care education to customers and PCC partners.
• Support sales, merchandising, and inventory processes on the floor.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and daily operations.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Education others

Inventory management

Communication skills

Math basics

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pet Care Certification Program

Job description

Petco is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to care for companion animals and aquatic life in our Pet Care Center. You’ll combine hands-on animal care with customer education to help families choose the right products and solutions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safe habitats, and merchandising, with opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced retail environment. Part-time hours and a starting wage of $15 per hour support flexible schedules.