Used to be a good Company to work for. - Anonymous employee PetSmart Employee Review

3.0
Feb 23, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The benefits package was great compared to other companies.

Cons

I had over 7 years with the company. When I was hired the mgmt was trained "on the job" and those mgrs know a lot. Now, mgrs are sent to other store to learn procedures and they come back knowing nothing. I've heard they are going back to the old way this year. Don't be a "whistle-blower" because you'll be the one that loses your job. Yes, I spoke up one to many times when I refused to violate policies as requested. I reported some inconsistencies in another store. Within a month I was terminated and the manager that is violating all policies still has their job. The customer service scores were better when the Manager did the actual schedule instead of a "machine" doing it. I was always UNDER payroll budget when I made it.

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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
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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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