I love the company and the goals it promotes, but it needs more structure for employees. - Anonymous employee PetSmart Employee Review

3.0
Apr 24, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

PetSmart cares about pets and the products they sell for pets. When with the right team members, it is a fun place to work where you go home with satisfaction of having given necessary advice to Pet Parents.

Cons

Many poor performers remain in positions because PetSmart has a poor system of training and coaching to grow. While they are loyal to their associates, many store-level teams have serious problems that fracture their ability to create an efficient store. PetSmart would benefit from a more standardized training program that promotes continuity. Also, unless you are full-time, it can be very difficult to get a reliable schedule or hours.

Explore other reviews about PetSmart

5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fun, welcoming, easy, flexible, growth

Cons

Weekends, slow, customers, busy, fast pace

3.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work with pets, earn tips and commission.

Cons

Corporate salon means no logic and reason to the rules and they can change day by day. Pushed to churn as many grooms out as possible instead of do quality work. No clear communication from management and no positive feedback from management, only beratings and lectures and threats to being replaced.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All