How old do you think i'll have to be to?

Question

get a job at petsmart?

i'm almost 15. i'm not one of those stupid OMG H3 BR0K3 MUii H3@RT </3 types either lol. i teach swimming lessons to an autistic seven year old, so i'm mature for my age. i make all A's.

at school last year, i was the pet manager for my science teacher. i loved working with the class pets [there were alot, too!] and i was just wondering how old you think i need to be to just sorta "work" at a pet store, like petsmart. all i'd do is the easy jobs, like mop or give the cats water or something haha. but i'd totally settle for a low pay. i just want to responsibility of a job.

Answer 1

i tried to get a job at petco recently (i&#039;m 16) and they said you have to be 18 to work there. so i&#039;m assuming it is the same with petsmart.

Answer 2

you could probably check out their website to see how old you have to be, or call em up. the youngest most places hire is fourteen so i think you would be able to, unless different age rules apply when dealing with animals

Answer 3

i tried you have to be 18 for petco or petsmart but you can work at a vets office watching the animals in the back which is a lot better and the same pay maybe more

Answer 4

unless it&#039;s a mom and pop pet store, which is rare these days, you need to be atleast 16, and 18 at some places

Answer 5

It&#039;s either 16 or 18

I know my cousin wanted a job there i think it&#039;s 18

Answer 6

I&#039;m guessing 16. Maybe if you know someone that works in petsmart they could be your reference. If not try volunteer work until your old enough for a job.

Answer 7

i would say as long as ur over 14. go for it. look mature though, give a nice impression...?

Answer 8

It depends on your state&#039;s child labor laws.  They are quite specific about when you can begin working for wages.  Usually it&#039;s sixteen or seventeen.

If you still want to work, how about a pet sitting service for your neighborhood, or something like that?  People who would pay you for taking care of their dog/cat/fish/bird/etc. don&#039;t have to adhere to the same laws.  There are always people going out of town and looking for pet care.

Hope this helps!  And thanks for being so responsible  :)

Answer 9

Petco and Petsmart require you to be 18 to work in one of their stores. It doesn&#039;t matter if you are a mature 15, they want 18 year olds so that they don&#039;t have to worry about child labor laws, aka amount of hours worked, chemicals handled, climbing ladders etc.

Edit: If you want to help with the cats for adoption, they are actually through an outside rescue group who would probably be happy to have you as a volunteer.

Answer 10

as long as you are over 14 it should be okay.  and it sounds like you would be great at working at a petstore.  

Answer 11

Go to petsmart and find out.  U can work at fast-foods when under 18, so i dont know why you couldnt at petsmart.  Animals are great arent they?

Answer 12

Most likely 16 is the youngest that they will hire and you&#039;ll have to get a work permit

Answer 13

no matter what grades u get i school doesnt cut it.its the age that counts u have to be at least 16 or 17 to work in a environment

Answer 14

Most businesses require you to be at least 16 years old, but you&#039;d have to contact Petsmart to find out for sure. Your should either call, or go in person, and talk to the manager, and tell him/her what you&#039;re looking for as a job, and you could even offer to do it on a voluntary basis, because they may not be able to pay you since you&#039;re underage. Also, let them know tha you were the pet manager for your science teacher, and any other experience you have with animals.

I hope it works out for you.