Companion & Aquatic Care Specialist

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Companion Animal Specialist to be the primary expert for the health and welfare of pets in the Pet Care Center.

You will ensure high-quality animal care while supporting sales, merchandising, and inventory execution in a busy retail environment. This role emphasizes teaching others about animal care, maintaining clean habitats, and partnering with the sales team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with companion animals and aquatic life.
• Strong knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance.
• Ability to educate others and communicate effectively.
• Basic business, math, and inventory management skills.
• Completion and ongoing maintenance of the Pet Care Certification Program required.

Responsibilities

• Health, safety, and proper care of all animals per Petco standards.
• Support sales, merchandising, and inventory execution.
• Collaborate with sales team to deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain animal habitats and aquatic areas.
• Participate in inventory counts and merchandising.

Skills

Animal care

Educate others

Customer service

Selling mindset

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Communication

Pet care certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pet Care Certification Program required

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Companion Animal Specialist to be the primary expert for the health and welfare of pets in the Pet Care Center.

You will ensure high-quality animal care while supporting sales, merchandising, and inventory execution in a busy retail environment. This role emphasizes teaching others about animal care, maintaining clean habitats, and partnering with the sales team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.