Animal Care Supervisor

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…