Pet Care Specialist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Pet Supplies Plus 200

Crown Point (IN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 21,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Promotion from within

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a Retail Pet Store Associate to provide friendly customer service and pet care in our neighborhood store. You’ll help customers find the right foods, answer questions, and stock shelves while promoting warm, community-focused service.

Join a team that values growth, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training to advance into leadership or specialized roles within the store.

Qualifications

Strong customer service and communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment, especially on weekends.
Willingness to learn about pet nutrition, products, and care.
Reliable, team-oriented mindset.
Ability to lift, stock, and stay on your feet for extended periods.
Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Greet neighbors with a friendly, pawsitively passionate attitude.
Help a new puppy parent pick the right food—or help a regular find exactly what they always forget the name of.
Make thoughtful product recommendations based on each pet’s needs.
Operate the POS system, process transactions, and handle returns.
Promote store specials, loyalty programs, and current offers.
Stock shelves, manage inventory, and keep displays organized.
Lift and stock bags of pet food and supplies (yes, some of them are heavy).
Assist pet parents with self-wash stations and explain the process.
Restock bathing supplies and keep the store clean and welcoming.
Provide occasional services like walk-in nail trims (training provided).