Used to be better, has gone down hill in past 2 years - Senior Petshotel Associate PetSmart Employee Review

1.0
Apr 20, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Being paid to play with animals Coworkers at your level and below are fun and enjoyable to be around Customers become like a "family" you get to see them so often - they buy you cookies, candies all kinds of treats!

Cons

You are responsible for everything yet reap none of the perks Management is very quick to point out and write you up for every little thing you make a mistake on or can't help, yet you never get rewarded for a job well done Hotels are extremely understaffed while the store has an abundance of employees. Even though every management member is certified to work in the hotel they will never help you - NEVER. Yet they all hang out in the office forever. Core store managers belittle the seniors and tell us we "aren't managers", even though we run shifts by ourselves.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Very good relationship with colleague

Cons

Not very flexible on work times

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PetSmart Response
2w
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
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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