Pet Specialist

6 days ago

Burlington, Canada Bone & Biscuit Full time

The Bone & Biscuit Burlington North is hiring We are looking for a motivated individual to join our family owned and operated business as a full time Pet Specialist.

Who You Are

As a Pet Specialist, you have passion for animals and a belief in health through nutrition. You are eager to educate pet parents (and yourself) on achieving and maintaining a healthy balanced diet and finding the right products to support each pet’s needs.

You enjoy interacting with people. In addition, you have superior critical thinking skills and an above average ability to problem solve through challenging customer interactions to ensure a consistent and positive experience for all Bone & Biscuit visitors.

You are organized and observant. As you will play a role in product merchandising, you will take pride in store presentation to ensure a clean and inviting shopping experience. The devil is in the details, and this is important to you.

Role and Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients in a retail environment and build customer loyalty
- Engage with clients to answer questions, educate, and provide effective solutions for their pets and pet-related concerns.
- Participate in day-to-day store operations including but not limited to: fulfillment of in-store and online orders, inventory management (receiving, counts, expiry review, etc.), store opening and closing procedures, stocking, merchandising and cleaning
- Expand personal knowledge of pet nutrition and products and services offered

Qualifications and Requirements
- 2+ years previous customer service, sales and/or retail experience
- Outgoing and friendly personality with exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Comfortable interacting with all breeds and sizes of dogs and cats
- A passion for pets and enthusiasm for learning and growth in the pet industry
- Basic knowledge of Point of Sale systems and Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Availability to work 30-40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Skills
- Previous pet industry experience will be prioritized
- Knowledge of nutrition / pet nutrition an asset

Additional Notes

We provide our visitors with exceptional service through thorough and informed answers and solutions to their pet-related questions and concerns, so a passion for pet nutrition and the well-being of dogs and cats is a must. The successful applicant will have a drive to further their own knowledge to ensure every client and their pet receives the best possible service. Training will be provided, so while direct experience and knowledge are not required in all areas, a strong willingness to learn is.

**Benefits**:

- Training
- Competitive wages
- Store discounts
- Staff feeding programs
- Casual dress
- Flexible scheduling
- Fun and rewarding work environment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- Do you have a dog or cat?
- What do you feed your pet, and why?
- Are you available evenings (until 7:30pm) and weekends?

  • Community Marketing Specialist

    1 week ago

    Burlington, Canada Furry Friends Inc. Full time

    **Love Dogs? Get Paid to Talk About Them!** We're a new and growing doggie daycare, and we're looking for an enthusiastic and organized Community Marketing Specialist to be our voice and our face in the Burlington community. Your mission will be to connect with local, dog-related businesses like groomers, veterinarians, pet supply stores and boarding...

  • Emergency Small Animal Vet

    5 days ago

    Burlington, Canada P3 Veterinary Partners Full time

    A veterinary emergency and referral hospital in Burlington, Canada, seeks a dedicated ER DVM or Specialist to join their team. This role offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment. Join us in providing exceptional care to pets in need. Flexible full-time, part-time, and casual positions available,...

  • Emergency Small Animal Vet

    2 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada P3 Veterinary Partners Full time

    A veterinary emergency and referral hospital in Burlington, Canada, seeks a dedicated ER DVM or Specialist to join their team. This role offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment. Join us in providing exceptional care to pets in need. Flexible full-time, part-time, and casual positions available,...

  • Strategic Sourcing Specialist

    15 hours ago

    Burlington, Canada West GTA Healthcare Shared Services Full time

    **DOES A HIGHER-PURPOSE ORGANIZATION INSPIRE YOU?** If yes, come and experience a company that directly impacts patient care. Shared Services West (SSW) adds _Value_ to our member hospitals and customers in support of Health Care Excellence by providing leadership in integrated and innovative service delivery. Established in 2001, Shared Services West is a...

  • Client Lead/Workers' Compensation Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada People Corporation Full time

    Overview Join to apply for the Client Lead/Workers' Compensation Specialist role at People Corporation The Client Lead/Workers' Compensation Specialist focuses on dedicated account and relationship management with OSI clients, ensuring the smooth delivery of Claims Management Services and driving client satisfaction. They build strong relationships with key...

  • Sales Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada Adi Development Group Full time

    Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management and investment companies. With over 4000 units and $3Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, We are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster, better and more cost...

  • Veterinarian

    2 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada Global Talent Partners Veterinary Full time

    6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Global Talent Partners Veterinary provided pay range This range is provided by Global Talent Partners Veterinary. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$130,000.00/yr -...

  • Medical Receptionist

    6 days ago

    Burlington, Canada KMH Cardiology Centres Inc. Full time

    **The Organization**: We are a provider of high quality healthcare with 10 clinics in the GTA and South Western Ontario region. We are committed to providing diagnostic care and imaging that will assist in the early detection of disease, plan patient management and effectively monitor treatment. We support thousands of referring physicians and hospital...

  • Full-Time Loss Prevention Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Burlington, Canada Kohl's Peru Full time

    **Role Specific Information****Job Description******About the Role****As Loss Prevention Supervisor you will improve company profitability by executing company programs around external theft deterrence, internal investigations and operational shortage. You will increase associate awareness of shortage opportunities through training, lead and influence teams...

  • Full-Time Loss Prevention Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada Kohl's Peru Full time

    **Role Specific Information****Job Description******About the Role****As Loss Prevention Supervisor you will improve company profitability by executing company programs around external theft deterrence, internal investigations and operational shortage. You will increase associate awareness of shortage opportunities through training, lead and influence teams...