It's pretty good - Anonymous employee PetSmart Employee Review

4.0
Jul 12, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You become a family with the people that work there. There are a ton of cute puppies to play with. You get a decent discount and other benefits. You get decent entry level pay. You learn a lot about animal care and about retail in general.

Cons

Dog overload. Management can not show up, come in late, and leave early for literally months without the corporate office taking any action. Some days you are stuck in a room playing with dogs for hours, which may seem like fun at first, but gets extremely boring quickly. You can try your hardest and still get peanuts for raises.

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PetSmart Response
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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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