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... PetSmart corporate office. Provides feedback to management on store results. • Represents the company to outside organizations within the local community. • Delegates effectively and empowers ...

... PetSmart corporate office. Provides feedback to management on store results. • Represents the company to outside organizations within the local community. • Delegates effectively and empowers ...

PetSmart Jobs Information

Do workers at PetSmart get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
55% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Does PetSmart pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

At PetSmart, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
70% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from PetSmart?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
71% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at PetSmart?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
58% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from PetSmart affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
80% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at PetSmart?

Most people get paid time off work.
72% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 55% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers at PetSmart worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
55% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do PetSmart workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it for PetSmart workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at PetSmart?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do PetSmart managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
38% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do jobs at PetSmart spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at PetSmart?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is a PetSmart job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
87% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at PetSmart good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at PetSmart feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at PetSmart get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at PetSmart?

Most people feel stressed here.
75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at PetSmart enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
74% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at PetSmart recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at PetSmart?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 116 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at PetSmart?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people think PetSmart’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 113 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how PetSmart is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
61% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various District Manager job openings at Petsmart in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

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PetSmart rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

About the Team

Our Field Leaders develop and deliver growth strategies across our stores.  As a leader of people, they are passionate about developing highly engaged teams. As a leader of their region/district, they are forward thinking and solution oriented to drive results.


About the Location

Field Position:

This position is considered Field based and is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Field associates will spend their time both traveling to and spending time in various PetSmart locations and can expect to be asked to travel to Phoenix Home Office periodically throughout the year. Field associates typically work out of their home office when not traveling as outlined above.


About the Job

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Provides strategic leadership, planning, and execution of solutions for current and future business needs. 
• Builds strong partnerships with Regional Vice President and Field Leadership team; coaches Field associates in delivery of strategic initiatives. 
• Utilizes data, trend analysis, statistical reports, and benchmarking to conduct root cause analysis of current state and identification of metric-driven solutions. 
• Creates a best-in-class workforce through the development and coaching of all management teams. 
• Provides leadership and assessment of associates’ performance to ensure identification and development of high-potentials and bench strength. Champions efforts to build a Field Leadership talent pipeline. 
• Holds profit & loss responsibility for the district while ensuring consistent policy and procedure compliance. 
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and overall direction of accountabilities for store management teams in order to meet District, Region, and Company goals. 
• Ensures the safety/security of company assets, customers, pets, and associates through regular store visits and training of store standards/compliance with company and government safety standards. 
• Ensures all stores are in compliance with all inventory management tools (WISE) to guarantee appropriate levels of in-stock are available to all customers. 
• Effectively communicates business and financial objectives to management teams; audits store performance, collects data and communicates store results to PetSmart corporate office. Provides feedback to management on store results. 
• Represents the company to outside organizations within the local community. 
• Delegates effectively and empowers others to succeed; challenges others to reach their full potential and encourages them to retain ownership for their results. 
• Remains effective in a changing environment and manages change. Adjusts team priorities to meet goals and commitments, ensures continued alignment across the business process, and responds effectively to constantly changing demands. 
• Ensures all initiatives for the district are aligned with the company’s vision, governing business strategies, and current business priorities. Develops strategic direction and establishes appropriate priorities for projects critical to success. 
• Assesses organizational and operational effectiveness and recommends enhancements that will improve operating processes and performance. 
• Acts as focal point for progress reporting on key initiatives and provides timely updates/presentations. Consistently provides the Regional Vice President with regular feedback on store performance. 
• Serves as a visible presence and continuous influence for strategic change and operational excellence across the organization. Interacts up and down, as well as across, the organization to champion a consistent case for continuous improvement resulting in ongoing benefits for the company. 
LEADERSHIP SKILLS 
• Proactive Catalytic Approach – Forward thinking, make things happen business approach. Seeks out problems and opportunities for change. Approaches work objectives with a sense of urgency and passion, and a dedication to exceed performance expectations. Possesses a high sense of responsibility, quality, ethics, and integrity. 
• Synergistic Implementation Abilities – Able to think through problem solutions, sell cooperative solution agendas, and integrate internal/external efficiencies. Able to build consensus among groups with diverse backgrounds and motivate cooperation in development and implementation of solutions. 
• Business Impact – Influences others to achieve individual and team objectives. Possesses strong leadership attributes enabling effective direction, facilitation, communication and cooperation with all levels of associates. 
• Cross-functional Approach – Maintains focus on horizontal business processes, not simply vertical business functions. Has a broad business perspective with sound business judgment. 
• Independent View – Able to look at the business to identify strategy, process, and relationship opportunities. Challenges assumptions embedded in current processes and practices. Executes strategy and drives organizational alignment. 
• Results Orientation – Ability to consistently achieve and deliver business outcomes and business value. Excellent decision making and project management skills; has a strong track record of success.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a four-year college or university is required. The ideal candidate will have the following: 
• 7-10 years related and relevant, multi-store experience as a District Manager in a retail environment 
• High level of professional, and interpersonal ability and flexibility, combined with solid problem-solving skills and a strategic business sense. 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.


Additional Job Considerations
  • This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
  • Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
  • On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.

* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.


About the Culture

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

We’re more than a workplace, we’re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what’s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

  • Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
  • On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
  • “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
  • “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
  • Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
  • Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
  • Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Qualifications:

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

We’re more than a workplace, we’re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what’s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

  • Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
  • On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
  • “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
  • “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
  • Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
  • Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
  • Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. With 50,000+ associates nationwide, we foster a culture grounded in integrity, teamwork, and inclusion - where your voice is heard, your efforts are valued and your career can thrive. Together, we make a difference for pets, their people and each other.

Industry

Retail and legal services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US