Terrible workplace. Every email and call ends with termination threats. - Anonymous Petco Employee Review

1.0
25 May 2014
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Pros

Playing with cats and dogs that visit the store.

Cons

Hostile environment. Low pay compared to similar positions in other retailers. My store has to do a conference call every single day if dog training classes wernt sold enough on the first day of the week.

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Pros

Awesome management Great tips Relaxed atmosphere

Cons

Del martians can be very snooty and entitled

1.0
18 May 2026
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Pros

DM is a good person who genuinely wants to support the stores, but unfortunately he’s also caught in the middle of all this chaos.

Cons

Literally EVERYTHING! • Extremely limited payroll stores are frequently staffed with only two employees for an entire day, which is not sustainable. • Leadership appears disconnected from store level operations, with little clear direction. Initiatives often feel reactive, as if decisions are being tested without a consistent long term strategy. • Expansion into non pet related products raises concerns about the company’s financial health and overall focus. • Workload is overwhelming, with planogram changes happening frequently sometimes multiple times within the same week. • IT systems are unreliable, and when issues arise, store teams are expected to find workarounds rather than receiving timely support. • Animal care no longer seems to be a top priority at the corporate level. Current setups (e.g., “Desk Pets”) appear inconsistent with the company’s own care standards and guidelines.

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