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Companion Animal Supervisor

Petco

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State College, PA
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Job overview

The Companion Animal Supervisor leads animal care, customer experience, and operations in Petco’s Companion Animal and Aquatics departments. The role oversees live-animal health and presentation, coaches partners, and drives sales, margin, and shrink performance. It also supports store operations and customer service while maintaining animal-care, safety, and regulatory standards. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, as is supervisory experience in pet retail.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Animal CareAquaticsCommunicationOrganizationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServicePeople Development

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1+ Year Supervisory ExperiencePet Retail Experience

Full job description

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. 1. Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. 2. Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services. 3. Let's Go! Own & 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 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 1. Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all live animals through strict adherence to Petco standards, policies, and veterinary protocols. 2. Complete and oversee hourly animal health checks, wellness cards, and required documentation. 3. Ensure proper handling, care, and documentation of adoption animals. 4. Act immediately and appropriately for sick or injured animals in alignment with veterinary protocols. Foster the Fun 1. Coach and mentor partners to deliver confident, compassionate, and knowledgeable customer interactions. 2. Create a welcoming, engaging environment in the Companion Animal and Aquatics areas through high presentation standards. 3. Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration. 4. Lead by example modeling Petco's selling behaviors and customer service expectations. Let's Go! 1. Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined execution. 2. Utilize business insights to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and implement improvement plans. 3. Efficiently order live animals to balance animal welfare, inventory levels, sales, and margin goals. 4. Support Omni-Channel execution, including BOPUS, ship-from-store, curbside, and endless aisle. 5. Serve as Leader on Duty, supporting Pet Care Center operations, communication, safety, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Animal Care & Operations 1. Execute Companion Animal and Aquatics operations including ani al care, maintenance, ordering, regulatory compliance, CAPI, HAHC, CAPC, and veterinary partnerships. 2. Ensure all animal maintenance tasks are completed according to the Maintenance Task List. 3. Maintain operational, safety, and regulatory standards at all times. 4. Achieve high standards of cleanliness, care, and visual presentation in all animal areas. Business & Customer Experience 1. Process transactions efficiently while delivering a great customer experience. 2. Monitor sales, margin, and inventory reports to support department performance. 3. Share product and animal care knowledge to help customers make informed decisions using Petco's selling strategy. 4. Assist with additional duties as needed to support business needs. People Leadership 1. Train, coach, and develop partners in animal care, selling behaviors, and operational routines. 2. Provide ongoing feedback and support to strengthen partner performance and engagement. What Success Looks Like 1. Animals are healthy, safe, and cared for to Petco's highest standards. 2. Customers trust the team's expertise and return for guidance and solutions. 3. The Companion Animal department meets or exceeds sales, margin, and shrink goals 4. Partners are confident, well-trained, and proud of the care they provide. What You Bring Experience & Skills 1. High school Diploma or GED preferred. 2. 1+ year of supervisory experience, preferably in a pet retail environment. 3. Strong knowledge of companion animals, aquatics, and animal care practices. 4. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 5. 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. <

How this job compares

Set against the 1,378 open Retail Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$45–64K/yr44 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$16–19/hr26 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 59 open Retail Supervisor jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,378 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Retail Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (787 postings).
Education
0 of the 1,378 open Retail Supervisor jobs (0%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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