Part-Time Companion Animal Care Specialist

Petco; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco in Chino, CA is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to ensure the health and welfare of companion animals and aquatic life within our Pet Care Center. You will combine hands-on animal care with customer education and support for sales and inventory tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and teamwork, with opportunities to mentor teammates and maintain clean habitats. Flexible part-time hours accommodate evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with companion animals and aquatic life.
• Knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance.
• Ability to educate others and communicate effectively.
• Strong customer service mindset with selling behaviors.
• Basic business, math, and inventory management skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Pet care certification program required.

Responsibilities

• Verify animal care and maintenance tasks per established schedules.
• Perform routine housekeeping: clean habitats, tanks, floors, and merchandise areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety, animal welfare, and regulatory standards.
• Process register transactions accurately and assist customers as needed.
• Support omni-channel and in-store initiatives and customer engagement.
• Educate and mentor partners on animal care standards and best practices.
• Maintain clean, attractive habitats and aquatic areas for pets.
• Assist with ordering live animals and related merchandise with sales input.
• Participate in opening/closing procedures and counts.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Educate others

Inventory management

Communication

Math basics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Petco Animal Care Certification Program

Job description

Petco in Chino, CA is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to ensure the health and welfare of companion animals and aquatic life within our Pet Care Center. You will combine hands-on animal care with customer education and support for sales and inventory tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and teamwork, with opportunities to mentor teammates and maintain clean habitats. Flexible part-time hours accommodate evenings, weekends, and holidays.