Why Join PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our people. Join a team that creates meaningful moments for pets and their families every day. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a supportive culture of belonging and recognition. Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, make a difference while building your career in pet retail.

Role Overview

As a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate (Pet Associate), you'll engage pet parents and their pets, deliver positive experiences, and uphold PetSmart's vision. Share in store maintenance, pet safety, and direct pet care. This entry-level role offers flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic pet-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive pet parent satisfaction in-person, phone, register, and online order pickups.
• Provide hands-on care for store pets: feeding, watering, cleaning habitats (birds, reptiles, fish, small animals).
• Maintain store cleanliness, face/fill products, stage merchandise, and support pricing/promotions.
• Recommend products, services, live pets; promote events like adoptions and Treats enrollment.
• Ensure safety for associates, pets, and customers; handle sick pets and vet transport as needed.

Experience & Skills

No prior experience required—pet passion is key! Must have strong communication, flexibility for variable shifts, composure under pressure, and physical stamina (lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, handle animals in moderate noise/wet conditions). Vision for depth perception and team lifting for heavier items.

Benefits

Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness benefits, RRSP with company match, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and robust career development. Full-time perks include paid time off. Create moments that matter while growing with a leader in pet care.