Must train yourself on animals - Associate Lead With Keys PetSmart Employee Review

3.0
Aug 28, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-work with animals -get to host fun events -pays more than an average retail job

Cons

-email capture pressure -VoC pressure (bad reviews on things stores can’t control like price we get dinged for) -cutting hours and raising expectations -misinformation in care guides -customers assume you have vet tech knowledge and leave bad reviews when you can’t give medical advice...

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PetSmart Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Our primary focus is on pets and pet parents, and I can see how this could concern you. We are always looking for ways to improve, so I'll share this feedback with the appropriate team members. Also, feel free to share more about your experience via the CareSmart line at 1-800-738-4693. Thank you, again, for taking the time.

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