Great Opportunity, for the right individual. - Store Manager PetSmart Employee Review

2.0
Apr 29, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Being a Store Manager for PetSmart is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys retail, who is young and single. PetSmart Store Managers have the opportunity to learn retail management in a small "big-box" environment.

Cons

PetSmart Store Managers are not given enough autonomy to manage the personnel inside of their store. There is a tendency for personnel decisions to be micromanaged from the DSM level.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very good relationship with colleague

Cons

Not very flexible on work times

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PetSmart Response
3w
We're happy to hear you enjoyed working with us, thanks for taking the time!
3.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
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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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