Why Join PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate associates. Join our team in Mesa, Arizona, to create meaningful moments for pets and their families. With 50,000 diverse associates united by pet love, we offer growth tools, resources, and a culture of belonging and recognition. Make a daily impact helping customers choose their first fish or celebrating pet birthdays.

Role Overview

As a full-time Retail Sales Associate (Pet Associate) in Mesa, AZ, you'll engage pet parents, care for store pets, and maintain a clean, safe environment. This entry-level role supports sales, services, and pet health while upholding PetSmart's vision of exceptional experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding pet parent experiences in-person, phone, register, and online; greet customers and prepare pick-up orders.
• Provide direct pet care: feed, water, clean habitats for birds, reptiles, small animals, fish; administer vet-directed medications.
• Stock shelves, face products, execute price changes, and promote merchandise, services, live pets, and events like adoptions.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety; respond immediately to sick/injured pets, transporting to vet as needed.
• Flexibly assist across store areas, follow policies, and contribute to team culture.

Experience & Skills

No prior experience required—pet passion is key! We seek strong communicators with schedule flexibility (evenings, weekends, holidays), composure under pressure, and physical stamina to lift 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs), climb ladders, and handle animals in a dynamic environment with moderate noise and pet hair.

Benefits

Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits, 401k match, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with development opportunities. PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.