Animal Care Specialist - Part-time

p style="text-align:left"Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet./pullip style="text-align:left"We love all pets like our own/p/lilip style="text-align:left"We’re the future of the pet industry/p/lilip style="text-align:left"We’re here to improve lives/p/lilip style="text-align:left"We drive outstanding results together/p/lilip style="text-align:left"We’re welcome as we are/p/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500#43; pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250#43; Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco./ppAs a bCompanion Animal Specialist/b, you are the primary expert and advocate for the health, welfare, and proper care of companion animals and aquatic life within the Pet Care Center (PCC)./ppYou ensure exceptional animal care and habitat maintenance while supporting sales, merchandising, and inventory execution. In close partnership with the sales team, you help deliver outstanding customer experience by combining deep animal-care knowledge with strong operational discipline. This role is ideal for someone passionate about animal welfare who enjoys teaching others and contributing to a collaborative team environment./pp/ppbWhat You’ll Do/b/ppbPet First/b/pulliEnsure the health, safety, and proper care of all companion animals and aquatic life in accordance with Petco standards, policies, and procedures./liliComplete and verify required animal care tasks, including hourly animal health checks, wellness documentation, maintenance logs, and incident reports./liliEnsure proper handling, documentation, and care of relinquished and adoption animals./liliServe as the primary resource for animal care education for customers and PCC partners./liliAdhere to and promote all safety, animal welfare, and loss prevention procedures./li/ulpbFoster the Fun/b/pulliDeliver knowledgeable, compassionate, and solution-focused service to customers./liliActively support customer interactions using Petco’s selling model./liliPromote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC./liliMentor and educate partners on animal care standards, maintenance routines, and best practices./liliMaintain professional, clean, and well-presented animal habitats and aquatic areas./li/ulpbLet’s Go!/b/pulliSupport the achievement of department sales, margin, and shrink goals./liliEnsure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to Petco standards, with a primary focus on companion animals and aquatics./liliEfficiently order live animals, supplies, and related merchandise in partnership with the sales team to support inventory integrity and business goals./liliAnalyze inventory data and identify opportunities to improve in-stock levels, shrink, and operational efficiency./liliParticipate in animal and aquatic-related physical inventory counts./liliAssist with opening and closing procedures as assigned./liliPerform additional duties and special projects as needed to support Pet Care Center operations./li/ulp/ppbKey Responsibilities/b/ppbAnimal Care amp; Maintenance/b/pulliVerify all animal care and maintenance tasks are completed according to established schedules./liliPerform routine housekeeping duties, including cleaning habitats and tanks, sweeping and mopping floors, dusting, and facing merchandise./liliEnsure compliance with all regulatory, operational, and safety standards./li/ulp/ppbCustomer Experience amp; Sales Support/b/pulliProcess register transactions accurately and efficiently./liliEvaluate customer needs and escalate concerns to the Leader on Duty when appropriate./liliSupport Omni-channel and in-store initiatives through consistent execution and customer engagement./li/ulpbWhat Success Looks Like/b/pulliAnimals are healthy, safe, and cared for to Petco’s highest standards./liliCustomers trust the team’s expertise and return for guidance and solutions./liliAnimal habitats and aquatic areas are clean, compliant, and visually appealing./liliInventory and merchandising support sales while minimizing shrink./liliPartners feel supported and informed through shared animal-care knowledge./li/ulp/ppbWhat You Bring/b/ppbExperience amp; Skills/b/pulliMinimum of 1 year of experience working with or caring for companion animals and aquatic life./liliStrong knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance practices./liliDemonstrated ability to educate others and communicate effectively./liliStrong customer service mindset with an aptitude for selling behaviors./liliBasic business, math, and inventory management skills./liliStrong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills./li/ululliHigh school diploma or GED preferred./liliCompletion and ongoing maintenance of the Petco Animal Care Certification Program required./li/ulp/ppbEssential Functions amp; Work Environment/b/ppThis role is performed in a bPet Care Center retail environment/b and requires active engagement on the sales floor./pulliThe role requires frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting./liliAbility to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds. /liliRegular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions./liliMust be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals./liliFlexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays./li/ulpReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role./pp/ppbWhy You’ll Love It Here/b/pulliPurpose-driven work that makes a difference for pets and people./liliA welcoming, inclusive team environment./liliOpportunities to learn, grow, and explore career paths./liliA fun, fast-paced role where no two days are the same./li/ulp/ppStarting Rate:/p$13.00p/ppTo translate this webpage to Spanish or other languages on your internet browser click the translate button to the right of your browser address bar. 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