Question 1

Is Petco a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Petco has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 7,251 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 35% of employees would recommend working at Petco to a friend and 26% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Petco have been left by employees working as Project Manager, Guest Specialist and Merchandise Ops Specialist.

Question 2

Does Petco pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Petco employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Petco. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Petco?

Accepted Answer

35% of Petco employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Petco 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Petco?

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Sales Associate (376), General Manager (336), Dog Trainer (250), Dog Groomer (211), Aquatics Specialist (188), Cashier (172), Guest Experience Specialist (170), Sales Associate/Cashier (160), Guest Advisor (151), Pet Stylist (137), Assistant Manager (117), Merchandise Operations Leader (97), Manager (94), Companion Animal Leader (92), Store Manager (92)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Petco according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Most of the people with whom I worked on a daily basis were great people." ((in 336 reviews)); "If you're lucky your coworkers will be great people and you'll have some fun at work." ((in 262 reviews)); "Good benefits and working with dogs is awesome." ((in 223 reviews)); "Flexible hours and sample sale" ((in 141 reviews)); "Supportive and friendly work environment" ((in 82 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Petco according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Pay is low and due to low payroll hours its impossible to get everything done." ((in 551 reviews)); "Corporate structure with too much focus on PALS and subject to poor management ruining it for everyone." ((in 525 reviews)); "It is impossible to fire bad managers and good managers are not rewarded or recognized." ((in 262 reviews)); "No training on what each department does and how the company works whatsoever when you join." ((in 172 reviews)); "Poor leadership and had to do others jobs on top of your own" ((in 97 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Petco layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Petco layoffs and their outlook for job security at Petco in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Petco locations?

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San Diego, San Antonio, New York, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Seattle, Saint Louis, Baltimore, Denver, Portland, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Columbus, Austin, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Washington, Reno, Orlando, San Jose, Jacksonville, Tampa, Boston, Braselton, Fort Myers, Richmond

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