Working at HQ can be fun, challenging, and quite enjoyable if you LOVE pets!!! - Management PetSmart Employee Review

4.0
Dec 10, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The VP management team is very competent, caring, and focused.

Cons

Medical benefits are pricey and a bit weak (high cost, high deductibles). The 401(k) plain sucks - too few investment options and you can't participate for 6 months - what is that all about? I could understand no company match for 6 months, but it's no skin off of a company's back to allow participation right away.

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Pros

Fun, welcoming, easy, flexible, growth

Cons

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3.0
Jun 27, 2026
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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
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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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