PETCO is a great place to gain knowledge of values and procedures in the business world.
Pros
PETCO has a genuine compassion for animals and their owners. The products and foods sold and recommended by the company are very high quality at reasonable prices. The company is not greedy and actually cares about its customers and their pets. It's also very rewarding to work for a company that supports and encourages adoption rather than purchase of new companion animals. PETCO donates proceeds many times throughout the year to shelters in need and follows through by hosting adoption days for the animals and recommending local shelters to customers interested in new pets. This is very admirable because the company chooses to do the right thing in supporting adoption where they could easily make more money off of selling the animals themselves. Working for PETCO makes you realize that there are successful businesses who actually care and stand behind what they're selling and they have the customer loyalty ratings to prove it. PETCO also has one of the most extensive training programs I've ever witnessed and countless opportunities to learn more about products, pets, and policies. They are constantly asking for employee feedback on new ideas, and continually keeping associates informed on new products. PETCO employees really know what they're selling and are given the knowledge to answer any customer questions or concerned.
Cons
The company does not pay much and does not raise salary enough in relation to increased job performance. A key holder makes very little more than a sales associate, and I can't imagine that management pays much better. You would have to really love working for the company to be able to stay with them for long.
