Part-Time Companion Animal Care Specialist

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Hawaii; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Kona, Hawaii is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for a part-time role.

You will be the primary advocate for companion animals and aquatic life, delivering high-quality care and maintaining habitats while supporting sales and customer service on the floor. You bring at least 1 year of animal-care experience, strong communication, and the ability to educate customers while upholding Petco standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with or caring for companion animals and aquatic life.
• Strong knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to educate others and communicate effectively.
• Strong customer service mindset with an aptitude for selling behaviors.
• Basic business, math, and inventory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify animal care and maintenance tasks are completed according to schedules and standards.
• Maintain clean habitats and tanks; keep floors and displays tidy.
• Assist customers on the sales floor and process transactions accurately.
• Support inventory and merchandising to Petco standards; assist with live animals and supplies.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and opening/closing procedures.

Skills

Animal care

Education

Customer service

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Petco Animal Care Certification

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Kona, Hawaii is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for a part-time role.

You will be the primary advocate for companion animals and aquatic life, delivering high-quality care and maintaining habitats while supporting sales and customer service on the floor. You bring at least 1 year of animal-care experience, strong communication, and the ability to educate customers while upholding Petco standards.