For over 40 years Petco has been one of the leading retailers of premium foods and supplies for all types of pets. And, with more than 950 stores and eleven distribution centers throughout the United States employing more than 15,000 animal lovers, there's bound to be a Petco location near you as well as several departments with potential job positions.

If you've always enjoyed being around animals or anything related to pets, why not turn your interest into a rewarding career in one of their many different departments?

Before starting to fill out the Petco online job application you will want to familiarize yourself with the open positions available, reading through the qualifications of each and deciding which you would be a good candidate for. Also, this online application may be a bit different from others you have seen in the past, so it's always a wise idea to take plenty of time to ensure you will be thorough and not miss any important question or section.

Careers with Petco are available in retail and also at their distribution centers in addition to a number of pet service job opportunities such as grooming, dog training, and doggie day camp. Retail positions include management, team leaders, sales associates, cashiers, stock, and companion animal technicians and specialists. Grooming opportunities abound including salon managers, stylists, and even grooming training programs where no previous experience is needed.

After clicking on the "Click here to apply now" button on Petco's website, you'll be taken to their jobs portal page where you can apply for positions or make changes to an application you've already submitted. Choosing the "Find jobs" button will take you to a search page to enter your zip code, the number of miles you're willing to travel, and to select the positions you're interested in viewing.

Once you see a position you'd like to apply for you can then view the job description and requirements before choosing the "Apply" button. You will now have to enter your personal information such as name, phone number and email address if you wish to receive electronic updates, and create a user name and password. The next page will ask if you are at least 16 years of age, at least 18 years of age, and if you will be able to verify your age and identity if you are hired.

Now you will enter your address and choose where you heard about the position from a drop down menu. The next page of the Petco online job application is where you will enter your social security number, whether or not you can relocate, and your availability. Select from menus for the days, evenings, and weekends you are able to work, the type of employment desired, whether full or part time, and your minimum expected hourly compensation. Be sure to make any notations regarding your schedule's limitations, if any, in the box provided.

Next you will be taken to a page that lists the job you're applying for and be asked to answer some tax and legal related questions before the following step where you will need to add your previous work experience, education, and references. Then prospective employees must read through the disclaimer and agree with its policies before continuing to the next page to "sign" the electronic authorization stating that everything you have entered on the online job application is true.

Now you may submit your Petco online job application after making sure all of your information is correct and then take the assessment test, which is the final step of the online application process.