I've been with Petco for 5 yrs and have worked my way up thru the ranks. - Assistant Manager Petco Employee Review

4.0
May 11, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

The People and the Experience, make all the difference. Enjoy helping people with there issues with pets. It is very rewarding.

Cons

There are not many to speak of. As we know the retail industry is not the highest paying. But it can be very rewarding

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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

none so far that ive been working here

2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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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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