PetSmart reviews

3.1

37% would recommend to a friend

(10,785 total reviews)
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Ken Hicks

25% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

PetSmart has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 10,785 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PetSmart employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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11K reviews
1.0
May 5, 2026

Great diversity and amenities, but leadership struggles persist

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Pros

The diversity here is really great. It's been really great to work with all kinds of folks. The average associate is really pleasant and nice. There are tons of amenities, childcare, gym, etc.

Cons

There are noticeable challenges with leadership consistency and long-term direction. Teams can be under-resourced, and priorities often shift, which can create confusion and inefficiencies. Decision-making can feel fragmented, especially across departments, and there isn’t always clear ownership of systems or processes. The culture is very results-driven, which can sometimes come at the expense of collaboration and recognition. It’s a good place to gain experience, but growth paths and organizational structure can feel unclear depending on the team. Often leadership can be vindictive, and fall on mean office politics that often exclude people who just want to work. Favoritism is rampant and if you do not make the cut you are subjected to even poorer communication, conflicting orders, or just straight public humiliation.

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PetSmart Response
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Hi there, we're happy you are part of #LifeAtPetSmart and appreciate you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review, we have passed along these concerns to the proper teams. Thank you!
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