A dirty job but someone who loves dogs has to do it. - Salon Manager PetSmart Employee Review

4.0
Jun 25, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Opportunity to make more money if you work harder You work more with animals than people You learn and get better You can be creative Lots of opportunity for more pets Exciting- you never know what kind of day you will have

Cons

It's dirty, hairy and smelly Too many tasks that can never be accomplished in one day handed out Small work environment with lots of females equals drama Customers and management can be a pain in the butt Dogs can be really uncooperative and you need to keep your cool Maintaining your own equipment Wear and tear on your joints and body from wiggly dogs Risk of getting bit

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Cons

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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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