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3756 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342
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R343234
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3756B Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342 United States
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!
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, people and our planet.
We love all pets like our own
We’re the future of the pet industry
We’re here to improve lives
We drive outstanding results together
We’re welcome as we are
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+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ 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.
As a Companion Animal Supervisor, you are a trusted subject-matter leader responsible for the health, care, and presentation of our live animals while driving sales, customer experience, and operational excellence within the Companion Animal and Aquatics departments.
You lead through expertise and influence, coaching partners to deliver exceptional animal care and knowledgeable service. You combine a deep commitment to pet welfare with strong operational discipline and business acumen to achieve sales, margin, and shrink goals, all while modeling Petco’s leadership expectations.
What You’ll Do
Pet First
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all live animals through strict adherence to 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.
Act immediately and appropriately for sick or injured animals in alignment with veterinary protocols.
Foster the Fun
Coach and mentor partners to deliver confident, compassionate, and knowledgeable customer interactions.
Create a welcoming, engaging environment in the Companion Animal and Aquatics areas through high presentation standards.
Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
Lead by example modeling Petco’s selling behaviors and customer service expectations.
Let’s Go!
Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined execution.
Utilize business insights to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and implement improvement plans.
Efficiently 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.
Key Responsibilities
Animal Care & Operations
Execute Companion Animal and Aquatics operations including animal care, maintenance, ordering, regulatory compliance, CAPI, HAHC, CAPC, and veterinary partnerships.
Ensure all animal maintenance tasks are completed according to the Maintenance Task List.
Maintain operational, safety, and regulatory standards at all times.
Achieve high standards of cleanliness, care, and visual presentation in all animal areas.
Business & Customer Experience
Process transactions efficiently while delivering a great 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.
People Leadership
Train, coach, and develop partners in animal care, selling behaviors, and operational routines.
Provide ongoing feedback and support to strengthen partner performance and engagement.
What Success Looks Like
Animals are healthy, safe, and cared for to Petco’s highest standards.
Customers trust the team’s expertise and return for guidance and solutions.
The Companion Animal department meets or exceeds sales, margin, and shrink goals
Partners are confident, well-trained, and proud of the care they provide.
What You Bring
Experience & Skills
High school Diploma or GED preferred.
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.
High focus on customer service and people development.
Essential Functions & Work Environment
This role is primarily performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment. The Companion Animal Supervisor is expected to be regularly present on the sales floor, leading by example and engaging with partners, customers, and pets.
Majority of work is conducted indoors; however, occasional duties may require leaving the Pet Care Center for tasks such as bank deposits, merchandise transport, or community events.
The role requires frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.
Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This is a full-time position. Eligibility for full-time status is based on average hours worked, as defined by company policy and applicable law.
A limited amount of travel may be required for training, meetings, or community engagement.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for pets and people.
Hands-on leadership experience and career growth opportunities.
A supportive, inclusive culture built on teamwork and authenticity.
The chance to grow your leadership skills while having fun doing meaningful work
For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Estimated commute
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Job address
3756 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342
Full job description
Retail (Stores)
R343234
Full time
Not Remote
3756B Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342 United States
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!
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, people and our planet.
We love all pets like our own
We’re the future of the pet industry
We’re here to improve lives
We drive outstanding results together
We’re welcome as we are
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+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ 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.
As a Companion Animal Supervisor, you are a trusted subject-matter leader responsible for the health, care, and presentation of our live animals while driving sales, customer experience, and operational excellence within the Companion Animal and Aquatics departments.
You lead through expertise and influence, coaching partners to deliver exceptional animal care and knowledgeable service. You combine a deep commitment to pet welfare with strong operational discipline and business acumen to achieve sales, margin, and shrink goals, all while modeling Petco’s leadership expectations.
What You’ll Do
Pet First
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all live animals through strict adherence to 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.
Act immediately and appropriately for sick or injured animals in alignment with veterinary protocols.
Foster the Fun
Coach and mentor partners to deliver confident, compassionate, and knowledgeable customer interactions.
Create a welcoming, engaging environment in the Companion Animal and Aquatics areas through high presentation standards.
Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
Lead by example modeling Petco’s selling behaviors and customer service expectations.
Let’s Go!
Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined execution.
Utilize business insights to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and implement improvement plans.
Efficiently 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.
Key Responsibilities
Animal Care & Operations
Execute Companion Animal and Aquatics operations including animal care, maintenance, ordering, regulatory compliance, CAPI, HAHC, CAPC, and veterinary partnerships.
Ensure all animal maintenance tasks are completed according to the Maintenance Task List.
Maintain operational, safety, and regulatory standards at all times.
Achieve high standards of cleanliness, care, and visual presentation in all animal areas.
Business & Customer Experience
Process transactions efficiently while delivering a great 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.
People Leadership
Train, coach, and develop partners in animal care, selling behaviors, and operational routines.
Provide ongoing feedback and support to strengthen partner performance and engagement.
What Success Looks Like
Animals are healthy, safe, and cared for to Petco’s highest standards.
Customers trust the team’s expertise and return for guidance and solutions.
The Companion Animal department meets or exceeds sales, margin, and shrink goals
Partners are confident, well-trained, and proud of the care they provide.
What You Bring
Experience & Skills
High school Diploma or GED preferred.
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.
High focus on customer service and people development.
Essential Functions & Work Environment
This role is primarily performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment. The Companion Animal Supervisor is expected to be regularly present on the sales floor, leading by example and engaging with partners, customers, and pets.
Majority of work is conducted indoors; however, occasional duties may require leaving the Pet Care Center for tasks such as bank deposits, merchandise transport, or community events.
The role requires frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.
Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This is a full-time position. Eligibility for full-time status is based on average hours worked, as defined by company policy and applicable law.
A limited amount of travel may be required for training, meetings, or community engagement.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for pets and people.
Hands-on leadership experience and career growth opportunities.
A supportive, inclusive culture built on teamwork and authenticity.
The chance to grow your leadership skills while having fun doing meaningful work
For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
