Pet shop assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Pet shop assistants serve customers and look after animals in pet shops.

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  • 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.  
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Pet shop assistants typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Pet shop assistant you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    22,036 GBP *
    per year
    14,500 GBP
    17,500 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Pet shop assistant

    • 24,681 GBP
    • 20,807 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Pet shop assistant
    Average salary for full-time Pet shop assistant

    Showing:
    Part-time Full-time
    • 8,853 GBP
    • 8,630 GBP
    • 9,659 GBP
    • 22,036 GBP
    • 20,807 GBP
    • 24,681 GBP
    Salary over time for Pet shop assistant

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 19,043 GBP
    • 18,666 GBP
    • 17,030 GBP
    • 18,681 GBP
    • 20,568 GBP
    • 21,682 GBP
    • 22,036 GBP
    • 20,833 GBP
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    Future outlook for Pet shop assistants

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    Very good outlook
    27 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Balanced outlook
    55% chance of automation in the future

    Pet shop assistant - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Pet shop assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 63% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 19% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 10% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    You could do a qualification to improve your career prospects and show employers that you're committed to learning more about working with animals. Relevant courses include:

    • Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
    • Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Pet shop assistant

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Pet shop assistant.
    Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Pet shop assistant. Check that you know:
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    Data base user interface and query software Data entry software
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    Electronic mail software IBM Notes
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    Improve your skills today

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    Things to highlight for your Pet shop assistant interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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