How long does it take to get hired at Petco?

The hiring process at Petco takes an average of 15 days when considering 969 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Pet Stylist had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Merchandise Planner roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 150 days).

Where can I find Petco interview experiences by job title?

Sales Associate (377) ; General Manager (336) ; Dog Trainer (250) ; Dog Groomer (211) ; Aquatics Specialist (187) ; Cashier (172) ; Guest Experience Specialist (170) ; Sales Associate/Cashier (160) ; Guest Advisor (151) ; Pet Stylist (138) ; Assistant Manager (117) ; Merchandise Operations Leader (97) ; Manager (94) ; Companion Animal Leader (92) ; Store Manager (92)

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Petco interview questions

based on 1K ratings - Updated Jul 17, 2026

Easy interview difficulty

Mostly positive interview experience

How others got an interview

78%
Applied online
Applied online
11%
In Person
In Person
4%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
4%
Recruiter
Recruiter
2%
Other
Other
1%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency
0%
Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting

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1,022 interviews

Guest Service Representative Interview

Jul 17, 2019

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Negative experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at Petco (Vernal, UT) in May 2017

Interview

You get 4-5 interviews on the phone and then it’s a group interview with you and other canidates so three to four other people. And then you have to wait more days then more phone interviews and if you get hired you have to start the on boarding process

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why do you want to work here?

1 Answer

Senior Dog Trainer Interview

Jul 17, 2019

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Negative experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Petco (Salt Lake City, UT) in Mar 2018

Interview

Ask scenario settings but pretty much they wabt to find a yes employee who is willing to follow corporate line ask no questions and get excellent customer relations by any means nessesary

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Weekenda and holiday work?

1 Answer

Talent Advisor Interview

Jun 26, 2019

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Petco (San Antonio, TX) in Jan 2018

Interview

Extremely easy process, timely and friendly. The system was easy to navigate. Although the skills assessment was a bit lengthy it was still user friendly and easy to complete. Completed a phone screen and was then scheduled for face to face interview with panel. Then meet 1 on 1 with manager.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Experience quesitons

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