What to Know Before Working at a Pet Store! 

I got offered a job bc I didn’t mind doing that

you'd have to no matter what. don't apply for the job if you aren't comfortable handling the animal.

That’s my worse fear. I have orientation in 2 days at Petsmart, I applied there without knowing they have a tarantula and now I don’t know what to do 😨

krispy K’s incorrect, they allow you to work with animals you’re only comfortable with

I'm the same way with dogs. I think dogs are fu ckin gross and stupid animals, I don't want anything to do with them.

That's great! Doing as much research as you can will give you the greatest tool in animal care, knowledge! Keep shooting for the stars!

You could apply as soon as you turn 16 although I wouldn’t recommend it, I’m turning 16 by the end of this month and sent an application 3 weeks ago. I’m about to call them rn to see if there are any updates or if it’s been viewed yet

@@Jim_Wooldid you ever here back? Ik a lot of places just never call or update and I just applied😭

@@Phrogu3it’s best if you call the store a couple days after applying online and asking if they got your application. they usually don’t look through their applications until they NEED a new associate. but once you call, they’ll likely ask you to come in to interview!

Hello! i am planning to apply in Pet valu Canada as well. my hobbies are zoology and i've had various pets before like dogs, rabbits and also exotic ones like spiders and scorpions. i'm not sure if it's enough experience to get into pet valu. what i'm worried about is people coming in asking for things i don't know about. do you have a tip?

Good luck!

How did it go?

can i ask what the interview questions were like?

@@what-qo4yl have you worked with animals before. Have you been around with animals. What school you go too (depending age) . That's what I remember

Aww thank you!

How’s it been so far!

@@luism8612 they barely give me hours I like the work it's just I only work once a week especially with mothers day around the corner I feel so stressed cuz I'm broke I like working there because I'm good at it and they put my school schedule 1st but at the same time I only work once a week and I like more to do you know?

@@killa-xe2me r you still working there?

i have an interview in a hour gonna cancel 🥰

Hello! Most companies/stores will respect your needs and modify your job around them. I know the company I worked at had unofficial on paper, but known to the team and customers, "leads" of certain animal groups. I had the most experience with amphibians & reptiles so I handled them while someone else did ferrets. One guy was allergic to guinea pigs so he was never expected to clean them. Other companies have official "heads" of certain animal groups and you are not allowed to work with other animals etc. If you are in an interview and they seem iffy about accommodations that is kind of a HUGE red flag to not work at that location in my opinion.

@@Hoppin_Help Alright, thanks for the help!

@@rowan0331 Of course!

Hello! I have noticed in chains like Petco and Petsmart that overcrowding can be an issue. I have another video regarding why educated pet people should work at these stores to help correct improper policies if you would like to give it a watch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RCx2uY5V9vY.html Pay usually starts at minimum wage but many stores have opportunities for raises through educational courses + how long you have worked there!

how is it so far💀

I assume not as expected😅

Do you expect minimum wage workers to teach themselves? Blame the company/ management not the workers

@@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438 I see what ur saying but they shouldn’t work In the aquatics department if they don’t know what they’re talking about very frustrating

@@FrozenFlameYT_ to be fair. At my work there isn't even an aquatics department. It's just store associate. So if I just happen to be picking out dead fish or cleaning the tanks people assume I'm an expert

@@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438 that’s fair but I have talked to employees who pretend to be experts

@@FrozenFlameYT_ true, I low ale about fish, but definitely not an expert and when I don't know something I tell them