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From helping a child pick a toy for their first pet to guiding new pet parents through the many available food options, these are the moments that matter at PetSmart.

               

Careers to make your ears perk up

Taking Care of Pets

Tap into your teamwork mentality and your great love of animals to get pets and parents what they need—and deliver the kind of care that brings true peace of mind.

Helping Customers

Engage in moments that matter — help a child pick out their first pet, show worried pet parents how to help their best friend feel better, or teach a pup a new trick.

Leading Teams

We are just as passionate about people as we are about pets! The hard work, dedication and passion of our associates propel PetSmart forward.

Leading Stores

Oversee all aspects of our retail store from head-to-tail. Take pride in knowing that you're making a real difference for associates, pet parents and the pets in our care.

Career paths

In a store as big as ours, we need all hands (and paws, wings and fins!) on deck to ensure we are operating efficiently. Choose the way you'd like to make an impact!

Taking Care of Pets
Helping Customers
Leading Teams
Leading Stores

Pet Care Associate

Be the family of the pets in our stores—including fish, reptiles, birds and small animals—until they find a family of their own. You'll keep them healthy, clean and well-fed while also engaging with prospective pet parents.

PetsHotel Associate

All work and no play? Not here! Greet play dates and lead them through all the fun and games. From stories and bubbles to snacks and naps, it will be the best day ever for the pups and YOU!

Pet Trainer

Lead the pack (well, a class of pets) by helping guide pet parents through helpful lessons about all the stages of their pets' lives. First, you'll complete our Pet Training Instructor Accreditation and then begin leading our Pet Training Programs.

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Bather

Enjoy being hands-on with pets all day in our salons! You'll welcome pets, give them a bath, blow dry and ensure they have a pampered day!

Cashier

Greet pets and pet parents on their way in, deliver a speedy check-out experience on their way out and enjoy seeing all the pets who come our way!

Custodial Associate

Safety is our #1 priority, and as a Custodial associate, you'll keep our stores safe, clean and tidy for pets, pet parents and your fellow associates!

Stocker

Help us ensure that pets and pet parents are always able to get what they need by keeping our shelves stocked properly (and beautifully!), updating ads and prices and providing exceptional customer service.

Customer Engagement Leader

Pets and pet parents first! Guide your store team in setting high standards for customer engagement, lead a passionate team of pet care associates and create an exceptional experience for our visiting pets (and their humans).

PetsHotel Assistant Leader

Lead your team in engaging with pets and pet parents, build and train a team of dedicated associates and partner with hotel and store leadership on new initiatives.

Associate Leader

Take charge of creating amazing experiences in our stores by hiring, training, developing and leading a team of pet-passionate associates.

Merchandising & Inventory Leader

Help pet parents find exactly what they need—right when they need it—by executing plan-o-grams, organizing promotions and sales and overseeing in-store pickup orders.

Store Leader

You're the leader of the pack! As Store Leader, you'll oversee all areas of store operations and each of the department managers. You'll partner with your district leader to build and execute new PetSmart initiatives.

Field Leader

Fetching for more? There are many other ways to support our store locations, including human resources, loss prevention and safety, district academy trainers and more. Your career path is up to you!

District Leader

Lead the coaching, mentoring and overall growth initiatives for approximately 15 to 25 stores.
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Associate stories

Ashlee

Associate Lead

“I love dogs, cats and I’ve loved all the reptiles I’ve met here. I was a groomer for four years, then a cashier and now I am an associate lead. I have learned so much and I am still learning so much and I look forward to continue moving up in the company as much as I can.”

Trey

Store Leader

“It’s great watching the members of my team grow and learn the different areas of the business and they’re super excited. I love helping my associates build their confidence and helping pet parents succeed in making their pets’ life better.”

Carla

Store Leader

“I love working at PetSmart because of the people—and I love the business as well! I love that every single day is different walking into the building. It keeps me on my toes and what makes me have passion for what I do. PetSmart has provided me a great opportunity to build myself as a person and build my career.”

Mariah

Pet Trainer

“I love the classes and I love inspiring pet parents and I being able to do it in an affordable way and getting pet parents to be amazed at the connection they have with their dog. As a trainer, I get to meet and bond with so many people.”

Melissa

Store Associate

“Working at PetSmart is unique because in a bustling retail environment, you’re creating bonds with the pets in our care or dogs coming into the grooming salon and it’s really refreshing and rewarding to be part of that every day. PetSmart has built a trusted relationship with pet parents and our job is to make sure their experience meets their expectations.”

Daniel

Assistant Store Leader

“It’s an empowering position. You’re there to help your team grow and develop—and at PetSmart I feel comfortable and at home. Working at PetSmart has been really rewarding.”

Katie

Store Associate

"I love working at PetSmart because I can be me. We all belong—everybody has unique experiences and everybody brings something different to the table."

Every year, we sell...

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63.7

toys per year (nearly 15K toys per hour) and enough leashes to span the U.S. twice

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320

crickets (that's a lot of hopping!)

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850

pounds of pet food— the weight of 4,300 blue whales or 2 aircraft carriers

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196

tons of cat litter (making the world a much less stinky place!)

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