Pet Care Retail Associate — Help Pets Live Their Best

Petco; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco is hiring a part-time Sales Associate to help customers select products for their pets and maintain a welcoming store environment. You will assist with sales, returns, and exchanges, stock shelves, and support daily store operations in a fast-paced Pet Care Center.

The role emphasizes customer service, product knowledge, and teamwork to ensure every customer and their pet have a positive experience. Availability includes evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for animals and interest in pet care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Pet First — Support health, safety, and proper care of all animals per Petco policies.
• Foster the Fun — Greet customers, deliver friendly service, and build customer loyalty.
• Let’s Go — Assist customers in selecting products and services; process sales, returns, and exchanges; stock shelves and support inventory integrity.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Petco is hiring a part-time Sales Associate to help customers select products for their pets and maintain a welcoming store environment. You will assist with sales, returns, and exchanges, stock shelves, and support daily store operations in a fast-paced Pet Care Center.

The role emphasizes customer service, product knowledge, and teamwork to ensure every customer and their pet have a positive experience. Availability includes evenings and weekends.