Retail Pet Store Associate
About The Position
At Pet Supplies Plus, pets aren’t just pets—they’re family. And helping pet parents take great care of them? That’s kind of our thing. If you’re the type of person who notices when a dog needs a better food option—or just enjoys helping your neighbors and their pets—you might fit right in here! This role is an opportunity to build real knowledge in pet care, develop customer service skills, and grow into leadership or specialized roles within the store. If you enjoy helping people, working with pets, and being part of a friendly, neighborhood-focused team, we’d love to meet you!
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail, customer service, or pet care
- Confidence talking with customers and making recommendations
- A genuine interest in animals (bonus if you already have strong opinions about dog food)
- Ability to stay organized and handle multiple tasks at once
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)
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee discounts
- Pay increases and pet care training programs
- Promotion-from-within culture
- Safety-first environment for pets and team members
- Team-based environment where everyone supports each other
- Ongoing training to build product knowledge and pet care confidence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
