Part-Time Aquatics Specialist — Pet Care & Education

Petco Company; Encinitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco Encinitas is seeking a part-time Senior Aquatics Specialist to care for freshwater and marine life in our Pet Care Center. You will handle maintenance, health assessments, and medications while helping guests with aquatic education and purchases.

The role requires at least one year of aquatic-life experience, strong sales skills, and excellent communication. Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends is likely.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with freshwater and marine aquatic life.
• Aptitude for sales techniques and customer service.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all aquatic life in the PCC are receiving appropriate care by adhering to guidelines and procedures.
• Complete aquatic maintenance and address health conditions (medicate, water changes, etc.).
• Create Companion Animal Incident Reports as needed.
• Place aquatic life orders and special-order requests to maximize sales and inventory.
• Act as primary resource for guests and PCC partners regarding aquatic education and care.
• Participate in aquatic life physical inventory counts and collaborate with CAL to analyze inventory data.

Skills

Aquatic life care

Sales techniques

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Encinitas is seeking a part-time Senior Aquatics Specialist to care for freshwater and marine life in our Pet Care Center. You will handle maintenance, health assessments, and medications while helping guests with aquatic education and purchases.

The role requires at least one year of aquatic-life experience, strong sales skills, and excellent communication. Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends is likely.