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 ...

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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Petco Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Petco?
What makes Petco an attractive place to work?
Do workers at Petco get paid breaks?
77% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 169 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Does Petco pay people when they’re sick?
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
At Petco, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
46% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Petco?
61% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Petco?
78% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is the health insurance from Petco affordable enough for their workers?
80% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Petco?
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 28% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 45% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do workers at Petco worry about hours?
45% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do Petco workers get to choose the shifts they work?
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
How easy is it for Petco workers to change shifts?
49% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Petco?
41% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Petco managers change schedules at the last minute?
37% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do jobs at Petco spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
26% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Petco?
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Is a Petco job good for students?
76% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is working at Petco good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Petco feel treated with respect by their managers?
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Petco get to take their breaks without interruption?
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Petco?
75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Petco enjoy their jobs?
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 167 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Petco recommend working with their team?
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Petco?
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Petco?
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people think Petco’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Petco is doing?
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
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Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
Petco rating
5.7
Based on 639 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
458th of 738 rated retailers
Job description
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.
- 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.
- Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services.
- 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.
Essential Job Functions:
The partner must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Act as first-level support and investigator for employee relations issues, assessing severity and partnering with appropriate business partners as necessary on concerns that have potential legal risk to facilitate appropriate action that is based on applicable practice, standards, guidelines and regulations.
- Provide DC Management team guidance and interpretation on company policies, procedures and practices.
- Coordinates and cofacilitates the annual benefits open enrollment meetings.
- Provides general oversight of time and attendance processing on a biweekly basis and serves as a subject matter expert to coach, train and guide DC management on various system platforms.
- Collaborates with the DC HR Manager and the DC management team on future staffing needs, prepares detailed analyses on turnover and other partner-related metrics, and shares perspective and insight on trends and retention recommendations.
- Partners with the DC HR Manager, management team and Talent Acquisition to post and fill open exempt and non-exempt positions. Assists DC management team with moving hourly candidates through the applicant tracking workflow and supports the onboarding for all new hires. Also follows up on requests for new/revised job classifications and develops appropriate job descriptions as needed.
- Coordinates the worker's compensation process, including training DC management on the reporting process, and participates in post-accident screening and investigations. Also works collaboratively with Risk Management and DC management on return-to-work accommodations and claim management.
- Respond to unemployment claims by assisting in the collection of required information and participating as a company representative during routine hearings.
- Participates in the Talent Assessment and performance review and reward cycle, supporting the DC HR Manager and DC management team with process management and communication.
- Audit and improve human resources and training systems to ensure compliance with all administrative requirements.
- Collaborates with the DC HR team and HRCOEs to identify best practices and improvements to policy, procedures, and processes to promote uniform practice within the DC network.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources. 1+ years of related experience in a distribution, retail and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish/English skills and PHR certification preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications, as well as HRIS, applicant tracking, time and attendance and other HR related platforms.
Note: Current responsibilities are impacted by company and team priorities that may have evolved from what is displayed in the Workday job profile. The description provides general job duties and requirements, but the partner's manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks depending on business needs.
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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$63,800.00 - $105,600.00
/ year
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
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About Petco
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Industry
Retail and veterinary services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
San Diego, CA, US