• How can I join the Pets at Home Team?

  It’s easy! All of our vacancies are advertised here on our careers site. Please use our search facility here to look for vacancies in your area. Once you’ve identified a vacancy that's suitable, you can apply.

• My local store doesn’t have any vacancies, what can I do?

  If your local store isn’t showing any live vacancies then this means that the store isn’t recruiting and cannot accept applications at this time. We have an alert system on our careers site which allows you to register to receive alerts when a vacancy matching your search criteria is added to our website. Register your interest with us today at here and when we are next recruiting in your area you will receive an e-mail to let you know.

• Can I send a CV for you to keep on file for future positions?

  As you can imagine, we receive hundreds of applications for each vacancy and therefore it’s not possible to keep applications on file for future positions. Please sign up for email alerts here so that when a position does become available you’ll receive an email to let you know and then you can complete one of our online application forms.

• I have recently applied to you but have seen another position that I’d like to apply for so can I use the same application form?

  Our stores can only access applications submitted to that particular store and our positions do vary so we would recommend that you submit another application form.

• When is your application deadline?

  All of our adverts are live for at least one calendar month. Because of the volume of applications we get, some of the vacancies may be closed sooner.  

• I have applied to you, will I hear back about my application and when will this be?

  Thank you for your application! We are committed to contacting all applicants to let them know the outcome as soon as possible; however it’s difficult to give an accurate timescale. If you have queries about your application then please contact the store you have applied to. You can find all stores contact details online on the Store locator. If your application is for a new store then please contact our central Talent Aquisition Team on 0161 486 6688.

• I’m interested in starting a career in Dog Grooming but don’t have any experience - do you offer training?

  Yes! Our Assistant Stylist positions provide training from the basics of bathing and brushing right through to clipping and scissoring.

  For more information about the positions available and the training we offer to colleagues in the Groom Room, click here.

• Can I get feedback on my application?

  We are committed to responding to all applications that we receive and we are more than happy to provide feedback to applicants following interviews and assessments. If you would like specific feedback following an interview or assessment then please contact the Recruiting Manager for that particular store. You can find the store contact details online on the Store locator.

  Due to the volume of applications that we receive we’re unable to provide individual feedback to applicants at the initial application stage, however you will hear from us to inform you as to whether we are proceeding with your application or not.

• Do you have Summer/Christmas vacancies available?

  Due to the extensive training that we provide to all new starters unfortunately we do not have temporary positions in our stores.

• Can I volunteer to work in store?

  Unfortunately we do not run volunteer programmes in our stores. All of our live store vacancies can be found here.

• Can I do a work placement/work experience in store?

  We currently offer work experience placements for a maximum of 2 weeks, to the following;

  • Year 10/11 or S4 work experience from local schools
  • Animal Management BCA level 1 from local colleges
  • Work placements for 16-23 year olds supported by the Retail Trust (under their Retail Right scheme)
  • Work placements for disabled people supported by the Shaw Trust

  If you are interested in this type of placement you will need to contact your local store and speak to the store manager, who will need to know the exact dates of your placement.

  You can find details of your local store here.

  Please note that it is at the discretion of the store as to whether they are able to offer you a placement.

• I am under 16 and looking for a part-time job whilst I am studying. Can I get a job in a Pets at Home store?

  Unfortunately we do not employ anyone who has not yet finished school or anyone who is below the age of 16.

• You are opening a new store near to where I live, how can I apply to work there?

  All new store vacancies will be advertised here. If vacancies are not currently being advertised please sign up for email alerts. This will ensure that you are notified when we do have vacancies.

• I really want to work with animals, do you do apprenticeships?

  Discover more about our early careers offering, here. Or to view our current vacancies click here.

• Do you run a Graduate programme?

  Whilst we don’t run a specific Graduate Programme, what we can offer is the opportunity to develop your career as a result of working for a retailer which is growing at a phenomenal rate. If you would like to join the Pets at Home team then please view our current vacancies here.

  Our team at Vets4Pets offer a Graduate Development Programme for graduate vets. Find out more, here. 

For any other careers queries please contact our Talent Aquisition Team on 0161 486 6688.

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