Not too bad. - Anonymous employee PetSmart Employee Review

4.0
Apr 28, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you love animals, you will get your animal fix everyday at PetSmart. The company tries hard to make it a somewhat fun place to work and most of the customers (pet parents) are pleasant to deal with.

Cons

It is still retail and the retail industry has struggled over the last 18 months, as a result staffing levels have been reduced in a business that carries live goods. Every one is asked to do more (economy issues), but the work expectations coupled with the customer service expectations are unrealistic with the amount of staff that is allowed. Always changing policies and rules make it hard to remember from day to day which form to use, how to sign (first name last initial), where to sign, and when to sign.

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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
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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
3d
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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