Super burnt out after just 9 months of grooming - Professional Pet Stylist PetSmart Employee Review

2.0
3 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Support from certain co workers - Tips

Cons

- Being pushed to take 6 dogs right after academy when you're not ready, resulting in extreme overwhelm and burnout. -Salon lead expecting all other groomers/bathers to do her work for her

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PetSmart Response
6mo
Thanks for sharing this. We’re glad you found support from some members of your team, and we’re sorry to hear about the workload and expectations you faced. We never want stylists—especially those newly out of the academy—to feel pushed beyond what’s safe or sustainable. Your feedback helps us reinforce better workload management and clearer expectations across salons. If you ever have concerns about animal care, our CareSmart line is available at 1-800-738-4693.

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Cons

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We're happy to hear you enjoyed working with us, thanks for taking the time!
3.0
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Pros

If you have experience they can pay very well considering the size of the company. Depending on which store you are in, they can be pretty good at fostering a good environment and culture.

Cons

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PetSmart Response
3d
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad you found positive aspects of your store's culture. We also understand your concerns around technology and communication. If you'd like to talk more about your experience or get additional support, please reach out to our CareSmart team at 1-800-738-4693.
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