- Company: PetSmart
- Location: Gaithersburg, Montgomery County
- Part Time
- Gaithersburg, Montgomery County
- Apply on company site
Pet Smart at a glance
petsmart.com- Founded 1986
SEC filings mentioning "PetSmart": 5,670 · SIC industry: Retail-Retail Stores, Nec — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Mar 11, 2015 — view filing
50,952 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 894500NGJMHSFNESGA67, US) — via GLEIF
OSHA safety record: 7 confirmed violations across 5 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
PetSmart is a U.S. pet superstore chain founded in 1986. Stores sell food, supplies, accessories, and small pets, and offer grooming, boarding, training, adoption, and in-store veterinary clinics. As of 2020 it operated more than 1,650 locations in the United States and Canada. Recent coverage includes PetSmart Charities grants and virtual vet partnerships (e.g. Vetster in Canada).
4,642 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Bring your love of animals to a hands-on retail role with PetSmart in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County. We're hiring a Retail Sales Associate Part Time to help pet parents find exactly what they need while delivering friendly, knowledgeable service on our store floor.
About the Role
As a Retail Sales Associate Part Time at PetSmart in Gaithersburg, you'll be the welcoming face our customers count on. You'll guide shoppers toward the right products for their pets, keep shelves stocked and inviting, and contribute to a store environment where both people and animals feel cared for. It's a great fit for anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, people-focused retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet pet parents warmly and offer helpful, attentive service throughout their visit
- Answer questions and recommend products that match each customer's pet care needs
- Operate the register and complete accurate, courteous checkout transactions
- Keep merchandise stocked, organized, and displays looking their best
- Support a clean, safe, and pet-friendly shopping experience across the store
- Work alongside teammates to meet daily store and customer service goals
Qualifications
- A genuine passion for pets and for helping the people who love them
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Comfortable working in an active retail setting and staying on your feet
- Flexibility to work a part-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays
- Dependable, eager to learn, and motivated to grow within the company
About PetSmart
At PetSmart, doing Anything for Pets starts with our people. Every associate plays an essential part in creating meaningful moments for pets and the families who adore them. We invest in our teams with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to learn, advance, and thrive — because caring for pets begins with caring for one another.
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What people say about Pet Smart
- Google I/O 2015 – Keynote
- The Snake That’s Eating Florida
- Pets Allowed: Why are so many animals now in places where they shouldn’t be?
- RadioShack Prepares Bankruptcy Filing
Recent news
- AWLA lands $600,000 PetSmart Charities grant — largest in its 80-year history — to expand veterinary access in underserved neighborhoods - The Alexandria Brief
- SF's PetSmart, one of the city's largest dog daycares, is closing - SFGATE
- Vetster and PetSmart Bring Virtual Veterinary Care to Stores Across Canada - PR Newswire
- Here are the cities where cat-lovers rule - ConsumerAffairs
- PetSmart expands omnichannel veterinary support program to Canada - Chain Store Age
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County
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This role is on-site in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland—a Mid-Atlantic suburb near Washington, D.C. Expect a standard retail store commute, not remote work.
Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. It borders Virginia to its south, West Virginia to its west, Pennsylvania to its north, and Delaware to its east, as well as with the Atlantic Ocean to its east, and the national capital and federal district of Washington, D.C. to the southwest. With a total area of 12,407 square miles (32,130 km2), Maryland is
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Maryland: 5.0% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Maryland: $15.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Maryland: $69,617 — via FRED
Home prices in Maryland (year over year): +3.4% — via FRED
Median household income in Montgomery County: $128,733 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Montgomery County: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm), Jan 2026 — via FEMA
Households with home internet in Montgomery County: 96% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Belt, J. A., Building, listed 1984 (280m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 64°F / low 48°F year-round (summers around 83°F, winters around 29°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable (11.2/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,015/mo (1BR) · $2,246/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 158m (518 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Per O*NET 41-2031.00 (Retail Salespersons), core work is customer greeting, product recommendation, checkout, and store knowledge. Related titles include general retail salesperson roles. At PetSmart this maps to pet specialty retail rather than general merchandise alone.
Traits that fit this role
- Optimism
- Social Orientation
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- C-StoreTEC returns for its third annual event - CSP Daily News
- NRF report: U.S. retail sales rose 9.4% in June - Talk Business & Politics
- 2024 Retail Industry Outlook - Deloitte
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Sales & Related occupations earn a national median of $37,814 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build product knowledge (pet nutrition, accessories), friendly floor selling, and POS/cash handling. Free options: HubSpot Academy sales certifications (free) and Saylor Academy business courses (free).
Free & low-cost learning resources
- Walk through a time you helped a customer choose the right product.
- How would you handle an exchange or promo question on a busy shift?
- Why pet retail / PetSmart, and comfort with animals and store standards?
Strong fit if you like part-time customer-facing work, pet products, and a structured superstore environment in the Gaithersburg area—less so if you need remote work or avoid retail pace and physical store duties.
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Listing facts
- Role Retail Sales Associate Part Time
- Employer Pet Smart
- Location Gaithersburg, Montgomery County
- Type Part Time
- Posted June 10, 2026
- Apply by 2026-07-29
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (337 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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Typical work in Retail Sales Associate - Part Time
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Public discussions & open sources
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- Hacker News — Google I/O 2015 – Keynote
- Hacker News — The Snake That’s Eating Florida
- Hacker News — Pets Allowed: Why are so many animals now in places where they shouldn’t be?
- Hacker News — RadioShack Prepares Bankruptcy Filing
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