Super burnt out after just 9 months of grooming - Professional Pet Stylist PetSmart Employee Review

2.0
Dec 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Support from certain co workers - Tips

Cons

- Being pushed to take 6 dogs right after academy when you're not ready, resulting in extreme overwhelm and burnout. -Salon lead expecting all other groomers/bathers to do her work for her

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PetSmart Response
7mo
Thanks for sharing this. We’re glad you found support from some members of your team, and we’re sorry to hear about the workload and expectations you faced. We never want stylists—especially those newly out of the academy—to feel pushed beyond what’s safe or sustainable. Your feedback helps us reinforce better workload management and clearer expectations across salons. If you ever have concerns about animal care, our CareSmart line is available at 1-800-738-4693.

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