Handling the animals, bonding with the animals, connecting with animal parents on a common basis, etc
What I wish was different
There were more customers :)
Advice
You'll learn alot of info you've never knew before, from employees and customers; will help you in animal classes
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Retail Stocker
May - August 2019 • Oak Creek, WI
What I liked
Early morning shifts ended midday.
What I wish was different
Location commute time
Advice
Unsure
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Petcare Specialist
August 2018 • Fort Wayne, IN
What I liked
Very friendly. Feels almost like a family rather than a job.
What I wish was different
Management wouldn’t change so often and they would hire people as managers who know more about animals.
Advice
You have way more power then you would expect, and it doesn’t have the same horror stories about animal care. Petcare Specialists take extremely good care of animals and we spend a lot of money on vet visits on animals that only cost twelve dollars.
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Stylist Apprentist
September 2017 • Sanford, NC
What I liked
It was a fun but challenging job and met so many great people.
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
That if you are interested in a job to go for it because you just might get it and enjoy it a lot
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Cashier
December 2017 • Greensboro, NC
What I liked
I liked being around animals all of the time and suggesting things for customers to buy for their animals. I also got to help people take care of their pets, whether it be dogs, cats, hamsters, etc.
What I wish was different
I wish I elected to work on the weekends because I could have gotten more hours.
Advice
I think it takes a lot of patience being a cashier, especially in retail. Being able to be around dogs kept my mood more positive.
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Information Systems Analyst Intern
June - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
There were about 30 of us interns this past summer at PetSmart and we all had a lot of fun and worked very hard. I had a great manager and was given an interesting project. I feel like PetSmart really listened to me during the interview process and thought about ways to make the internship meaningful. I am really grateful for the opportunity I had because I was offered a full time position which I accepted.
What I wish was different
I don't have any complaints but once I am there I will share my ideas and try to continue to make PetSmart internships fun especially for any IT interns I may meet.
Advice
My advice would be to trust in the process and try to have fun. I have a feeling that most managers would like to see how interns respond to ambiguity, since we don't have a lot of that in school. Things might not be as clear cut as in the classroom. Hard work always shows in the end, so just try and have a great project and have fun.
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Petshotel Associate
May 2018 - January 2019 • Secaucus, NJ
What I liked
Playing with dogs majority of the day
What I wish was different
Nicer cats
Advice
It's a fun experience, but dont apply for it if you can't handle cleaning up after dogs and cats
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Pet Stylist Apprentice
June - October 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
This job gave me tons of experience working with all types and personalities of dogs and people. I got to learn how to handle all types of dog situations.
What I wish was different
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PetsHotel Assistant
June - August 2018 • Johns Creek, GA
What I liked
I liked the work environment and loved the ability to interact with animals and their owners.
What I wish was different
The shifts could be taxing-- the earliest shift began at 5 am and ended at 1 pm. There was also a big issue with me receiving payments on time. I had worked roughly 70 hours before getting my first paycheck.
Advice
It is important that you have a good attitude even during stressful times; much of the job depends on your ability to get along with and support your coworkers.
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Dog Bather
April 2018 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
Constantly being busy.
What I wish was different
N/a
Advice
You have to have patience working with dogs.
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Package Design Intern
June - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
The atmosphere was incredible, I loved working with people who were motivated to make a change in their pets lives. My team was passionately involved in the internship program and the projects that I was trusted with. They showed confidence in my work to senior directors. Working with their creative team was hugely beneficial to my education and my presentation skills.
What I wish was different
I wish that the internship could've been longer, it was bitter sweet leaving before my projects were finished. I would have loved to have walked a project through the whole process.
Advice
Take every opportunity to prove you excel and at your skills and utilize your mentors as much as possible. PetSmart's Internship program provides a very unique opportunity to work with exceptionally talented individuals one on one, don't take it for granted.
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Pet Care Associate
June - August 2018 • Russellville, AR
What I liked
I loved working with the animals and I enjoyed being around my co-workers.
What I wish was different
Nothing that I can think of.
Advice
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Supply Chain Management intern
May - July 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
I pride myself in finding work that is meaningful and impactful, and that's just what I got to do here at PetSmart. Something I learned very early in my internship is to not shy away from new experiences. From SQL meetings with external departments to spontaneous PetSmart Zumba classes, my willingness to take advantage of the resources that PetSmart offers has enriched my intern experience and allowed me to continue to learn and love my life at PetSmart.
What I wish was different
I wish the program could have been 12 weeks instead of 10, I really enjoyed my time there.
Advice
PetSmart has wonderful resources and cross functional opportuniites, so I would really encourage interns to take advantage of all of the internal programs on the PetSmart campus and learn more about different departments while you are there!
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Web Analyst Intern
June - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
The culture at PetSmart was so amazing. Everyone is very friendly and are very willing to help you learn and succeed during your internship. One neat aspect of the internship is an individualized project you work on during the whole summer. My manager was very helpful and guided me along the way. Overall, this experience gives you hands on experience in whatever field you interested in.
What I wish was different
I was commuting from Tempe, so the drive was sometimes a little long with traffic. Otherwise, nothing!
Advice
Be willing to let yourself explore other things besides your internship project. The PetSmart Internship Program offers you a lot of opportunities to meet other people working at the office and work on different things here and there. Use those opportunities to get the most out of your time there!
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Pet care associate
July 2018 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Customer service and learning how to care for different types of pets.
What I wish was different
More training with someone who has experience.
Advice
Do some outside research on animals!
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Cashier
April 2017 • Russellville, AR
What I liked
Customer service and animals
What I wish was different
More shifts than just cashier, I.e. Pet care and sales coach
Advice
Ask before petting someone's pet
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Pet Hotel Associate
November 2017 - October 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Playing with the dogs
What I wish was different
Cleaning up all the grossness but animals are dirty so they can't really help that
Advice
If you want to work here be ok with cleaning up poop, pee and vomit... a lot
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Dog Bather
June 2017 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
I love the dogs
What I wish was different
management was better and better at working with students
Advice
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Pet Care Specialist
August 2017 • Duluth, GA
What I liked
The fact that I get to work with dogs all day long is always amazing and such a mood-booster! Also, the team I work with are all sweet, geniunely caring people who you can tell love their jobs and working with the animals.
What I wish was different
On slow periods during the year, you don't get a ton of shifts/work as much as you might want to.
Advice
When you first start, it can be insanely stressful trying to remember & juggle all the new duties of the job , but be patient and always ask for help if you need it/are confused.
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Cashier
June - August 2018 • Antioch, CA
What I liked
I really liked working with animals and helping others learn how to take care of animals better
What I wish was different
Everything was pretty great
Advice
one piece of advice I would share is that pet parents can be very difficult sometimes so you must have patience to work in this job
