Not what it use to be - Assistant Manager Petco Employee Review

2.0
Aug 10, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Back when I started, I loved it. My managers were great, the company was great to work for.

Cons

The past year has been a disaster. The company was bought out, all managers had to reapply for their positions. Many people lost their jobs to save a dollar here and there. Managers took advantage of this and got rid of people to start fresh and new. I've been an employee for over 5 years and I am currently seeking new employment. I cannot work for a company that hurts their employees. Animal welfare is NOT a priority anymore, what matters is saving a dollar and not caring for their people.

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1.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Wonderful people under the Sr. Director level - Dogs in the office - Brand name carries weight on your resume

Cons

- Sr. Directors and above are largely nepotism hires rather than merit-based promotions - Leadership team is toxic and disrespectful, and that tone trickles down to other senior leaders - Sexism shows up repeatedly, with women being asked to pick up the work of men without additional pay. Or men being promoted over women due to favoritism and not merit. - Nearly every employee I worked with was disengaged and functioning out of fear of layoffs rather than job satisfaction (layoffs happen multiple times a year) - The company's declining position also makes it harder to land your next role, since a recent Petco title now reads as coming from a struggling brand

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