Part-Time
Sales Associate
Petco
10,001+ employees
Retail pet supplies, grooming, veterinary care
Compensation Overview
$12/hr
Amarillo, TX, USA
In Person
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- Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
- Passion for animals and interest in pet care are required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions are required.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability are required.
- The role requires frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
- The ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
- The role requires regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including customer assistance, cashiering, and point-of-sale transactions.
- The role requires proximity to animals and exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.
- Flexible availability is required for operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Support the health, safety, and proper care of animals in accordance with company policies and standards.
- Share accurate product and pet care information to help customers make informed choices.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pets, customers, and partners.
- Greet customers and deliver friendly, helpful, solution-focused service.
- Create positive shopping experiences that build trust and customer loyalty.
- Support teammates through collaboration and teamwork.
- Maintain an organized and visually appealing sales floor.
- Assist customers in selecting products and services that meet their pets’ needs.
- Process sales, returns, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
- Stock shelves, replenish merchandise, and support inventory integrity.
- Assist with store recovery, merchandising, and promotional setups.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Support additional assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
- Support store sales and service goals.
- Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
- Assist with inventory replenishment and stock accuracy.
- Support daily operational routines and task execution.
- Previous retail or customer service experience.
Petco is a comprehensive retailer in pet care, offering a broad range of products and services for pet owners through both online and physical stores. It sells pet supplies and also provides grooming, training, and veterinary care, with additional subscription-based delivery services. Revenue comes from product sales, service fees, and loyalty program memberships (Pals Rewards). The company differentiates itself by delivering a one-stop experience that combines retail, services, and a rewards program, supported by an omnichannel presence. Its goal is to be a trusted, convenient partner for pet owners by providing convenient access to quality products and essential pet care services while building lasting customer relationships through rewards.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1965
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 comparable sales rose 0.7%, Petco's first positive comp in five quarters.
- Petco reaffirmed 2026 EBITDA guidance of $415 million to $430 million on June 3, 2026.
- Halloween 2026 and Hill's fresh food launches support traffic, baskets, and services attach rates.
What critics are saying
- Petco carries $1.482 billion debt after February 2, 2026 refinancing, limiting flexibility.
- Q1 2026 free cash flow was negative $69.1 million, worsening liquidity pressure.
- The Southern California data-breach class action and New York grain-free suit add litigation risk.
What makes Petco unique
- Petco's services mix spans grooming, training, and veterinary care across 1,378 stores.
- Jeffrey Naylor joined the board August 1, 2026, strengthening finance and audit oversight.
- Petco Love and Petco Love Lost create brand equity beyond retail merchandise.
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Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Stock Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
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↑ 15%The Associated Press Aug 19, 2026, 8:10 AM Walgreens, US Foods, Petco and more recognized in the inaugural class of Top Supply Chain Leaders by SPS Commerce. MINNEAPOLIS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Aug 19, 2026- SPS Commerce (NASDAQ: SPSC), the leading intelligent supply chain network, today announced the inaugural class of its Top Supply Chain Leaders, recognizing an initial 50 operational leaders and their teams from organizations across the U.S. and Canada, including Walgreens, US Foods, Petco, Fastenal, Ace Hardware, Gordon Food Service, and Canadian Tire. The recognition celebrates leadership in driving innovation, resilience, and operational excellence across retail, grocery, and distribution. In recent years, supply chain has become one of the most visible and strategically important functions inside an organization. Yet the leaders responsible for navigating disruption, modernizing operations, transforming with AI, and strengthening customer relationships often do not get the public recognition they deserve. SPS Commerce created the "Top Supply Chain Leaders" list to close that gap. As the leading intelligent supply chain network, trusted by seven of the top ten largest retailers per NRF and over two-thirds of today's fastest growing brands by Bain & Company, SPS is uniquely positioned to highlight the retailers, brands, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers that are setting a high bar for future operations. "The future of supply chain won't be defined by technology alone, but by the leaders who know how to use it to solve increasingly complex business challenges," said Tony DiPaolo, General Manager of Retail at SPS Commerce. "These honorees and their teams are setting a new standard for operational excellence while helping their organizations become more resilient, collaborative, and better prepared for what's next in the Agentic AI era. We're proud to recognize these individuals whose work often happens behind the scenes but positively impacts millions of consumers every day." As AI, automation and increasingly connected trading networks transform supply chain operations, SPS Commerce believes the industry's greatest competitive advantage remains the people who successfully bring those technologies together to solve real-world operational challenges. "We are honored to be recognized by SPS Commerce alongside so many accomplished leaders across retail, grocery, and distribution," said Jeff Swiney, Director, Supply Chain & Logistics at K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City). "This acknowledgement reflects our team's commitment to building stronger partnerships, embracing innovation, and finding better ways to keep products moving for the customers and communities we serve, despite an increasingly complex business environment." The inaugural list was selected by SPS Commerce based on their demonstrated leadership, industry impact, and commitment to advancing supply chain excellence. Additional leaders will be recognized in the coming months, completing the inaugural class of Top Supply Chain Leaders for 2026, with plans to continue an annual list in subsequent years. About SPS Commerce SPS Commerce (NASDAQ: SPSC) is the leading intelligent supply chain network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations with all retail partners. Our AI-powered network connects 300,000+ trading relationships worldwide and moves more than 750M transactions and over $650B in gross merchandise value each year. From retailers and brands to manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers, SPS is trusted by seven of the top ten largest retailers, and over two-thirds of today's fastest growing brands. Our multi-solution portfolio orchestrates the data, decisions, and relationships that keep the world's supply chains moving forward. With nearly 3,000 employees and offices worldwide, SPS Commerce is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information, visit spscommerce.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of SPS Commerce's future expectations, plans and prospects, including our views regarding future execution within our business, the opportunity we see in the retail supply chain world and our performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the results of SPS Commerce to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are included in documents SPS Commerce files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, SPS Commerce's Annual Report on Form 10-K. KEYWORD: MINNESOTA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FOOD/BEVERAGE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT HOME GOODS RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORE PUB: 08/19/2026 07:09 AM/DISC: 08/19/2026 07:10 AM You May Also Like
Petco to open second Sioux Falls store. Aug. 13, 2026 National pet retailer Petco plans to open its second store in Sioux Falls, joining the growing lineup of businesses at the new Foss Fields development. Petco will join Hobby Lobby and Sierra, which both recently announced locations in the development on the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Veterans Parkway. The store will be on the north end of the 118,000-square-foot retail center. Petco sells a variety of pet-related products, including food, toys, supplies and fish. The store also will offer dog grooming and dog training. The original location in Sioux Falls is at 3110 S. Louise Ave. "Petco is an exciting addition to our retail lineup at Foss Fields," said Ryan Tysdal of Tysdal Commercial, the leasing agent for Foss Fields. "Their product mix complements the other retailers in the development well." The store represents a growing segment of retail, he added. "The pet category is a big part of retail," Tysdal said. "People love their pets and enjoy spoiling them." The building that includes Petco also has space for two additional retailers, while the overall phase of the development also includes space for restaurants and smaller retail tenants. "Sioux Falls is a successful market for most national retailers who come here," Tysdal said. "They want to grow in markets like Sioux Falls where sales numbers are strong." Petco anticipates being open for business next fall in time for the 2027 holiday season.
Petco Health & Wellness Company has appointed Jeffrey Naylor to its board of directors, effective 1 August 2026. Naylor will also serve as chair of the company's audit committee. Naylor brings over two decades of retail leadership experience. He served as senior executive vice president and chief financial officer at TJX Companies from 2004 to 2014. He previously held CFO and senior leadership positions at Big Lots, Dade Behring, and The Limited. Currently, Naylor chairs the board at Synchrony Financial and serves on audit committees at both Synchrony and Wayfair. He recently departed from Dollar Tree's board. Petco CEO Joel Anderson said Naylor's financial expertise and boardroom experience would support the company's "Reach for the Sky" strategy during its business repositioning.
Petco appoints Jeffrey Naylor to board, audit Chair. Tipranks - Tipranks - Tue Aug 4, 8:06AM CDT * Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions * Subscribe to TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter, and discover new investing opportunities with data-backed stock picks The latest update is out from Petco Health and Wellness Company ((WOOF)). On July 31, 2026, board member Cameron Breitner resigned from Petco Health and Wellness Company's Board of Directors and its committees, effective August 1, 2026, with the company stating his departure was not due to any disagreement over operations or policies. The move triggered a board reshuffle aimed at maintaining strong governance and financial oversight as Petco works to reposition its business for a stronger future. Effective August 1, 2026, Petco appointed retail veteran and former TJX Companies CFO Jeffrey Naylor as an independent Class I director and Chair of the Audit Committee, filling the vacancy created by Breitner's resignation. Naylor's extensive finance and operations background and current board roles at Synchrony Financial and Wayfair are expected to bolster Petco's "Reach for the Sky" strategy, strengthen its economic model and support long-term profitable growth for stakeholders. On August 3, 2026, Petco publicly announced Naylor's appointment, emphasizing his deep financial acumen and boardroom experience at a "pivotal time" for the company. The company and CEO Joel Anderson framed the appointment as a key step in executing Petco's transformation agenda, reinforcing its industry positioning as an integrated, omni-channel pet health and wellness leader while signaling continued focus on governance and audit rigor. The most recent analyst rating on (WOOF) stock is a Hold with a $3.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Petco Health and Wellness Company stock, see the WOOF Stock Forecast page. Spark's Take on WOOF Stock According to Spark, TipRanks' AI Analyst, WOOF is a Neutral. The score is held back primarily by elevated leverage and very thin profitability despite improving operations, with valuation also unfavorable given the very high P/E. Offsetting these risks are solid TTM cash generation and a cautiously positive earnings-call backdrop (reaffirmed guidance, improving comps and services-led momentum), while technical signals remain neutral-to-weak with the stock below its 200-day average. To see Spark's full report on WOOF stock, click here. More about Petco Health and Wellness Company Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. is a pet-focused specialty retailer operating more than 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico and Chile. The company offers an integrated omni-channel model, providing pet food, supplies, toys, services and expert support in-store, online at petco.com and via the Petco app, positioning itself as a category-defining leader in pet health and wellness. Petco also advances animal welfare through Petco Love, founded in 1999, which partners with thousands of local groups nationwide. The organization has helped find homes for over 7 million animals through in-store adoption events, reinforcing Petco's role in nurturing the pet-human bond and supporting pet parenthood beyond traditional retail offerings. Average Trading Volume: 1,956,354 Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell Current Market Cap: $796.7M
Petco launches Halloween drop featuring hundreds of exclusive, on-trend finds. Jul 27, 2026, 08:02 ET From new and returning bestselling costumes and spellbinding matching apparel to haunted home decor and pumpkin spice-inspired must-haves, the Halloween collection delivers spooktacular style to keep pet families celebrating all season long SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Petco today announced the launch of its latest Halloween collection alongside additional owned brand innovation and national brand newness. Offering over 300 festive must-haves across owned and national brands, this epic "Petcoween" drop helps pet families prepare for the spooky festivities alongside their pets. With items starting at $3 and most priced under $20, Petco provides exceptional value on costumes, toys, beds and more. "Halloween has evolved from a fun seasonal moment into one of the biggest celebrations for pet parents," said Jenny Wolski, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Merchandising at Petco. "Today, families want to include their pets in the festivities with products that reflect their unique personalities while putting calm and safety at the forefront. Petco is proud to be the ultimate pet destination for Halloween - from picking out the perfect costumes to decorating the home - so that families can enjoy, stay safe and make memories together at any price point." A Spooky Look for Every Character * Get ready to turn heads with a curated assortment of pet costumes for dogs, cats and small animals. Leading the pack are the iconic taco, fierce shark, adorable cat bat, bearded dragon devil and guinea pig ghost costumes. * For a touch of the wild west, the cat cowboy costume is a must-have. Brand new this year is the hilarious grandma costume. Headpieces such as the popular kissing booth and bestselling wig with braids offer easy-on options. * Pet parents can even twin with their furry friends with matching human apparel, ranging from the lil' devil hoodie for pets and pet parents to the skeleton hoodie for pets and pet parents. Trick-or-Treat Triumphs * Indulge in the candy-crazed spirit with a value-driven toy lineup. Returning bestsellers such as the plush rope voodoo and spider rope toys keep the fun going for pups, while feline friends can pounce on the mice two-pack toy or bat teaser. * Cats can build their own haunted hangouts with a scratch post base, which transitions to a regular scratcher post-season, and interchangeable toppers such as the pumpkin. * Scary good autumnal flavor-inspired treats include cookies in shapes such as a ghost, skull and pumpkin, as well as munchy monster and churro chews. For the ultimate trick-or-treating experience, pet parents can grab the festive ghost- and skeleton-themed buckets to collect their hauls and even bring pets along on fall adventures in a foldable wagon. Haunted House Vibes * Pet families can get their home ready for spooky season with pet-inspired decor such as the "Caution: Creature Napping" bat pillow. And, after a long night of trick-or-treating, pets can rest in the returning favorite vampire fang bed or stretch out in the expanded coffin bed. * Even small pets can participate with a Frankenstein-themed bed or haunted decor for fish, birds and reptiles. Fall Favorites * Pet parents can embrace "pumpkin spice everything" with cozy apparel such as the pumpkin hoodie and pumpkin bandana, as well as pumpkin treats, puree toppers and whipped cream. * Big fun comes with items including the viral jumbo pumpkin spice latte toy, oversized candy corn three-foot toy and extra-large pumpkin plush toy, which comes in three designs and is priced at only $10. * Thanksgiving-themed accessories such as the turkey toy and feast headpiece help get everyone into the holiday spirit. Safety and Calming Essentials * As nights get darker earlier, safety is paramount. Keep pets visible with glow-in-the-dark gear including a jacket and waste bag holder. * To keep anxiety at bay during the chaos of trick-or-treaters, calming aids such as a weighted Thundershirt, calming chews or calming sprays can ensure a peaceful night for all. Help keep pets comfortable by creating a quiet space with soothing music, their favorite toy, a long-lasting treat and cozy bed or blanket. * Ensure pet ID tags and microchips are up to date and register pets on Petco Love Lost, a free nationwide database for lost and found pets that uses AI photo-matching technology to reunite lost pets with their families. Wellness, Brand Innovation and Newness * Help get pets Halloween photo-ready with a $29 Fall Grooming Package that can be added to a full-service bath or groom from Aug. 30 through Oct. 31. This add-on will feature apple blossom-scented shampoo and spritz, moisturizing conditioner, teeth brushing, nail buffing and limited-edition bandana while supplies last. * The Well & Good by Petco line recently got a glow-up, and will offer grooming tools, wipes, bathing and first aid items with a new look in August. Additionally, there will be more So Phresh cat litter options, plus accessories in new colorways and items such as powder-coated stainless steel litter boxes starting in August. So Phresh dog clean-up supplies, from potty pads and diapers to poop bag dispensers and more, will also have a new look this fall. * As the seasons change, Petco is introducing top new products to support pet health from the inside out. Launching this summer on petco.com and expanding to Petco stores nationwide over the coming months, new premium fresh dog food rolls from veterinarian-recommended Hill's Science Diet are formulated with a single animal protein, supporting healthy digestion, radiant coat and overall health. Pet parents can also enjoy even more chews from Good Lovin' in early August, and additional offerings from dog food favorites, including Merrick, Royal Canin and Instinct, are also now available at Petco. And, expanding to additional Petco stores next month are Wuffes dog supplements, as well as other launches online and exclusively in-store, including NaturVet dog supplements, Buddycare first aid and Pet Honesty cat purees. Deals and In-Store Events Tapping into the season's cultural moments, Petco will offer several deals and in-store events, including: * Free treat for "DOGust," the universal birthday for shelter dogs: On Aug. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. local time, dogs and cats can visit Petco stores nationwide for a free treat from brands such as Edgard & Cooper, Bocce's Bakery, Choolip and Finfare. * Buy three, get one free mix and match across dog treats, chews and dental products, in-store and at petco.com Aug. 2 to 13. * Free pumpkin spice lattes for pups on Aug. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. local time at most Petco stores nationwide. * Free heartworm test with the purchase of six months of Simparica Trio in-store, now through Aug. 29. * $30 off group dog training classes and packages in-store with code "SCHOOL" Aug. 2 to 29. * Free tasting events at most Petco stores nationwide: The Honest Kitchen on Aug. 15; Hill's Fresh Food or Blue Buffalo on Aug. 22; JustFoodForDogs, Stella & Chewy's and ACANA on Aug. 23; and ORIJEN on Aug. 29. * Hill's Clear the Shelters pet adoption event on Aug. 8 at select Petco stores nationwide. Products are rolling out at petco.com, via the Petco app and to Petco locations nationwide. Petco offers convenient ways to shop including buy online, pick up in store; same-day delivery; and Autoship. 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 nurture the pet-human bond in the aisles of more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Chile. Customers experience our exclusive selection of pet care products, services, expertise and membership offerings in stores and online at petco.com, and on the Petco app. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide, and have helped find homes for over 7 million animals through in-store adoption events. SOURCE Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.