So far So good - Cashier/Pet Care PetSmart Employee Review

4.0
16 Dec 2010
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Pros

I am new but so far it is about what I expected. It's retail, which I understand very well, not a shelter or a rescue facility. This is a more interesting retail experience, having the animals around, which is nice. It's a great place to gain experience and get a start in animal care, which is what I want to get out of it. The people are nice. I see alot of oppurtunity to move up if you do your job.

Cons

The pay is a little lower then I expected but not bad. My store is kind of old and a little smaller than I'm use too, also there is no Pet Hotel.

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Pros

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Cons

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