Downhill from here - Companion Animal Leader Petco Employee Review

2.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interacting with animals Helping families learn about animals and how to set them up for success Can have a strong team, similar minded coworkers

Cons

Corporate is a mess Loss of the goal and the vision to be better Went back on their Artificial Free promise No longer price match other companies & push subscription for "savings" that cant be used with other coupons/deals leaving people to miss out on better savings?

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Good environment, good management and able to learn and improve

Cons

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2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

friendly store managers usually good discounts nostalgic

Cons

Forced to stay short staffed. Couldn't take proper breaks most days as a closing lead unless it was during the first few hours of shift. At the time the regional manager seemed more worried about the aesthetics of the back animal rooms floor that only employees saw when we had ac issues, issues getting access to an exotic vet, and only had enough hours to have two employees working at a time most shift on most days. I only had a couple interactions but that was one of them. Could not call off sick without leaving the store scrambling to find someone to stay open. Also sold improper habitats.

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