Welcoming environment but long hours and retail challenges - Store Leader PetSmart Employee Review

5.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Welcoming environment. Good benefits. Work with animals. Supportive peers.

Cons

Retail headaches. Work with very young associates that don't share good work ethics. Salaried and often work 50 to 60 hours depending. Not enough labor provided. Grooming salon can be tough.

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PetSmart Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you’ve found a supportive environment and strong peer relationships, but we’re sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve faced with workload and staffing. We appreciate your feedback and invite you to reach out to the CareSmart line at 1-800-738-4693 so we can better understand your concerns.

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5.0
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Pros

Very good relationship with colleague

Cons

Not very flexible on work times

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PetSmart Response
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We're happy to hear you enjoyed working with us, thanks for taking the time!
3.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you have experience they can pay very well considering the size of the company. Depending on which store you are in, they can be pretty good at fostering a good environment and culture.

Cons

Company is primarily focused on sales and not customer experience. So expect a lot of metrics and hounding customers. Company is trying to be technologically forward but continues to neglect to invest in the technology. So there’s updates every week crashes every week with no communication around it.

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PetSmart Response
1d
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad you found positive aspects of your store's culture. We also understand your concerns around technology and communication. If you'd like to talk more about your experience or get additional support, please reach out to our CareSmart team at 1-800-738-4693.
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