Companion Animal Supervisor

Petco Animal Supplies Stores•West Orange, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Companion Animal Supervisor is a trusted subject-matter leader responsible for the health, care, and presentation of live animals while driving sales, customer experience, and operational excellence in the Companion Animal and Aquatics departments. The role combines a commitment to animal welfare with operational discipline and business acumen to achieve sales, margin, and shrink goals. The supervisor leads through expertise and influence, coaching partners to provide exceptional animal care and knowledgeable service while modeling Petco’s leadership expectations. The position is primarily performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment, with regular presence on the sales floor and frequent interaction with partners, customers, and pets. Most work is indoors, though occasional duties may include bank deposits, merchandise transport, or community events. The role requires flexible availability during operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Limited travel may be required for training, meetings, or community engagement. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience, preferably in a pet retail environment.
Strong knowledge of companion animals, aquatics, and animal care practices.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Strong focus on customer service and people development.
Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Supervisory experience in a pet retail environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of live animals by following Petco standards, policies, and veterinary protocols.
Complete and oversee hourly animal health checks, wellness cards, and required documentation.
Ensure proper handling, care, and documentation of adoption animals.
Respond promptly and appropriately to sick or injured animals in accordance with veterinary protocols.
Coach and mentor partners to provide confident, compassionate, and knowledgeable customer interactions.
Maintain high presentation standards and create a welcoming, engaging environment in the Companion Animal and Aquatics areas.
Promote teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration, and model Petco selling behaviors and customer service expectations.
Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined execution.
Analyze business trends and opportunities and implement improvement plans.
Order live animals to balance animal welfare, inventory levels, sales, and margin goals.
Support Omni-Channel execution, including BOPUS, ship-from-store, curbside, and endless aisle.
Serve as Leader on Duty, supporting Pet Care Center operations, communication, safety, and compliance.
Execute Companion Animal and Aquatics operations, including animal care, maintenance, ordering, regulatory compliance, CAPI, HAHC, CAPC, and veterinary partnerships.
Ensure animal maintenance tasks are completed according to the Maintenance Task List and maintain operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
Maintain cleanliness, animal care, and visual presentation in animal areas.
Process transactions efficiently while delivering a strong customer experience.
Monitor sales, margin, and inventory reports to support department performance.
Share product and animal-care knowledge to help customers make informed decisions using Petco’s selling strategy.
Assist with additional duties as needed to support business needs.
Train, coach, and develop partners in animal care, selling behaviors, and operational routines.
Provide ongoing feedback and support to strengthen partner performance and engagement.