shop smart, not work smart. - Bather PetSmart Employee Review

2.0
Apr 20, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

semi-laid back atmosphere, able to be exposed to a variety animals daily. a very good way for a pet owner to gain more knowledge and pet care skills. discount is minimal but still helps.

Cons

because of management being laid back... you might not ever hear of store goals, available promotions, or any other company news with out googling it. if not a pet person i don't think this is proper job for anyone who does't like being around animals. even with so many "safety standards" it is very appalling the treatment and procedures for dealing with and handling animals.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 14, 2026
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Pros

15% off whole store 50% proprietary brands Petting animals Friendly customers Almost never declines requested days off

Cons

Must have min one weekend day available No room for growth very hard to become full time Must make requests a month in advance even thought the schedule come out Thurs/fri for the following week, shifts can be unpredictable Coworkers with seniority have “better” shifts Scrubbing tanks may have you armpit deep They say everyone is equal and gets paid the same but not everyone put in the same effort, ex: some people don’t do pet care at all or never close or never work truck days

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