Pet retailer Petmania is set to open a new store in Athlone this summer, creating 13 new jobs at the premises.
The company also announced another ten new roles across their other stores in Ireland, and its head office in Co Kilkenny.
The new jobs in Athlone will include store managers, dog groomers and pet experts.
It said staff will get the opportunity to avail of on-going training and advancement opportunities.
Petmania has been operating here for 16 years, and employs over 200 people.
"We’re thrilled to be opening a new store in Athlone, allowing us to provide our expert services and quality advice to even more of our loyal customers and our furry customers in Athlone and the surrounding areas," said Rachel Norton, Head of Recruitment for Petmania.
"We’re on the lookout for exceptional people to be part of our in-store team.
"Our existing store managers and team members are all very passionate about improving the wellbeing of pets in Ireland and we are looking for new pet-loving and talented team members to join Petmania in the hopes of developing their career and growing as part of the Petmania family," she added.