Companion Animal Supervisor

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Companion Animal Supervisor to lead the health, care, and presentation of live animals while driving sales and customer experience in the Companion Animal and Aquatics departments.

The role requires supervising staff, ensuring animal welfare, and delivering exceptional customer service in a Pet Care Center environment. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected, with full‑time hours and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year supervisory experience in a pet retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of companion animals, aquatics, and animal care practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High focus on customer service and people development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of all live animals through strict adherence to Petco standards, policies, and veterinary protocols.
• Coach and mentor partners to deliver confident, compassionate, and knowledgeable customer interactions.
• Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined execution.
• Utilize business insights to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and implement improvement plans.
• Support Omni‑Channel execution, including BOPUS, ship‑from‑store, curbside, and endless aisle.
• Lead by example modeling Petco’s selling behaviors and customer service expectations.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to strengthen partner performance and engagement.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Animal care

Communication

Organization

People development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

As a Companion Animal Supervisor, you are a trusted subject‑matter leader responsible for the health, care, and presentation of our live animals while driving sales, customer experience, and operational excellence within the Companion Animal and Aquatics departments.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of all live animals through strict adherence to Petco standards, policies, and veterinary protocols.
• Complete and oversee hourly animal health checks, wellness cards, and required documentation.
• Ensure proper handling, care, and documentation of adoption animals.
• Act immediately and appropriately for sick or injured animals in alignment with veterinary protocols.
• Coach and mentor partners to deliver confident, compassionate, and knowledgeable customer interactions.
• Create a welcoming, engaging environment in the Companion Animal and Aquatics areas through high presentation standards.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Lead by example modeling Petco’s selling behaviors and customer service expectations.
• Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined execution.
• Utilize business insights to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and implement improvement plans.
• Efficiently order live animals to balance animal welfare, inventory levels, sales and margin goals.
• Support Omni‑Channel execution, including BOPUS, ship‑from‑store, curbside, and endless aisle.
• Serve as Leader on Duty, supporting Pet Care Center operations, communication, safety and compliance.
• Process transactions efficiently while delivering a great customer experience.
• Monitor sales, margin, and inventory reports to support department performance.
• Share product and animal care knowledge to help customers make informed decisions using Petco’s selling strategy.
• Assist with additional duties as needed to support business needs.
• Train, coach, and develop partners in animal care, selling behaviors, and operational routines.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to strengthen partner performance and engagement.

What Success Looks Like

• Animals are healthy, safe, and cared for to Petco’s highest standards.
• Customers trust the team’s expertise and return for guidance and solutions.
• The Companion Animal department meets or exceeds sales, margin, and shrink goals.
• Partners are confident, well‑trained, and proud of the care they provide.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience, preferably in a pet retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of companion animals, aquatics, and animal care practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High focus on customer service and people development.

Essential Functions & Work Environment

This role is primarily performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment. The Companion Animal Supervisor is expected to be regularly present on the sales floor, leading by example and engaging with partners, customers, and pets.

• Majority of work is conducted indoors; occasional duties may require leaving the Pet Care Center for tasks such as bank deposits, merchandise transport, or community events.
• The role requires frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point‑of‑sale transactions.
• Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This is a full‑time position. Eligibility for full‑time status is based on average hours worked, as defined by company policy and applicable law.
• A limited amount of travel may be required for training, meetings, or community engagement.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Benefits

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, see the Petco Total Rewards page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.