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Animal Care Specialist

PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC.

SOUTH JORDAN, UT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animal Care, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Distribution Services, Hospital, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Partner Sales, Preventive Medicine, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Support, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
SOUTH JORDAN, UT
POSTED
3 days ago
Want to help pets live their best lives? We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go.  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. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing  what's right for pets and people. * Pet First - Protect and Empower.  All pets should Live their Best Life.  We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. * Foster the Fun - Connect and Bond.  Our Passion for pets brings us together!  We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences,  products, and services. * Let's Go! Own and Commit.  We are stronger as One Petco team.  We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone  to drive success. About Petco: We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need  to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals  and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it,  because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops,  missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between.  And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way.  We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond  in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico,  250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics  and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded  Petco Love.  Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide  and have helped find homes for approximately  7 million animals through in-store adoption events. As a Companion Animal Specialist, 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). You 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.   What You'll Do Pet First * Ensure the health, safety, and proper care of all companion animals and aquatic life in accordance with Petco standards, policies, and procedures. * Complete and verify required animal care tasks, including hourly animal health checks, wellness documentation, maintenance logs, and incident reports. * Ensure proper handling, documentation, and care of relinquished and adoption animals. * Serve as the primary resource for animal care education for customers and PCC partners. * Adhere to and promote all safety, animal welfare, and loss prevention procedures. Foster the Fun * Deliver knowledgeable, compassionate, and solution-focused service to customers. * Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care standards, maintenance routines, and best practices. * Maintain professional, clean, and well-presented animal habitats and aquatic areas. Let's Go! * Support the achievement of department sales, margin, and shrink goals. * Ensure... For full info follow application link.   Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive cons ideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC.