Animal Care Associate

Job Description:Animal Care Associate

About our stores:

By becoming a member of PetSmart's team, you enter into a community dedicated to pets' well-being. Your role as a Sales Associate means more than just selling products, instead, you strive to develop trusted relationships with pet owners to provide the care and attention their furry family members deserve.

About our teams:

As a leading pet store, we understand that having a massive store to meet the needs of our customers means having diverse skill sets in our workforce. That's why we have different shifts throughout the day, enabling our sales associates to be cross-trained in various areas:

• Creating a personal connection with the customers who frequent the store will be an integral part of your role. You'll go above and beyond to make sure that their visit to the store is an enjoyable one.
• The protection and upkeep of our varied animal residents are entrusted to you as a critical part of your role.
• We value your contribution in helping our pet owners find the products they need promptly and with the highest level of satisfaction.

About your career:

PetSmart offers you the chance to advance your career while providing comprehensive care for pets throughout their lifespan:

• Build your professional portfolio with dynamic experiences from multiple business units, including the salon, Pets Hotel, and store
• It’s also important to develop your emotional intelligence as a leader. This means actively working on your communication and interpersonal skills, and being open to feedback and criticism
• Overcoming Hurdles for a Successful New Store Opening
• Take advantage of our nationwide presence by transferring money to any of our 1600 stores

The warm and fuzzies can also be associated with an affectionate feeling, such as the one you get when snuggled up with a loved one:

Listing the responsibilities of the job barely scratches the surface of the full PetSmart experience. It is a place where team members feel valued for their unique abilities and are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.

• There's nothing quite like the enthusiasm that arises when helping a youngster select their first pet. But it's not just any fish they want - it's THE fish. The one that stands out as the perfect golden candidate, after a great degree of selection and choice
• As Rosie assists her mother in choosing the most favorable meal for her upset stomach, she feels relieved and overjoyed when the chicken-flavored option is chosen
• Watching Mickey confidently strut his way out of our salon with his new makeover fills us with an immense sense of satisfaction
• The satisfaction of granting Frankie the pleasure of rejoining her loved ones following a pleasurable experience at our dedicated animal housing.
• The moment of Bella's birthday, Gizmo's victory in puppy classes, or Ace's adoption is a reason to celebrate.
• The tiny deeds we perform for our pets can ultimately result in significant benefits for their well-being.

PetSmart is more than just a workplace, it's a community of compassionate individuals united in their commitment to providing excellent care for animals.

Discover the joy of a career that loves you just as much as you love it - submit your application now.