Working at PETCO in San Diego, CA: 18 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Diego, CA Area

"I have worked for Petco for nearly three years and must say that this Company is on the move! Open culture of growth, respect and the love of pets offers a unique environment to thrive. Overall, if you are looking to join a Company that doesn't settle for the here and now and believes in greatness, this is the place for you."

"Company is going through internal changes."

"Fun Team to work for and love bringing my dog to work"

"I've worked at Petco headquarters for 2.5 years and in that time have seen tremendous growth!"

"strong direction with new leadership"

"I've worked for Petco as an intern for a year now, and I must say that the campus, coworkers, perks, and overall work lifestyle have been amazing. Although there could be more direction for tasks at times, I am proud of my accomplishments in the IT department at Petco."

"Petco is a great company to work for because it puts the needs of pets first and treats pets like family."

"If you do not have a lot of opportunities open to you in related disciplines, and somehow you care if you can bring your dog to work, then PETCO is your company. For everyone else, I'd look somewhere else."

"I've worked in Petco from 2012 Apr. to 2013 Dec. until I moved to USA. I worked in their Shanghai branch so I cannot speak for the whole company. I love Petco because everyone there loves pets, they spend their passion to make the pets live happier, so the people are happier."

What do you like about working at PETCO?

"You can bring pets to work. I like the flexible hours, location, and events."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Find out the typical hours worked. Ask about the possible relocation of the corporate office to San Antonio, TX, hours expected, and management style of the manager and VP."

What don't you like about working at PETCO?

"Micromanagers are everywhere, and the corporate structure is off balance. Departments keep secrets from each other to avoid drama."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would reorganize the way that the positions are organized. There are way too many analyst positions, but not enough in the visual and fixture team."

"A great place to work. Compensation could be better."

What do you like about working at PETCO?

"I like the culture, positive environment, bringing pets to work, lots of perks, and employee appreciation events."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask for the most money possible up front, and how they would feel if you wanted to advance upward through the company."

What don't you like about working at PETCO?

"The compensation was subpar, and raises and incentives other than opportunities for advancement were poor."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Streamline processes. There are far too many people doing multiple processes - an incredible amount of rework."

"All other employees, no matter what department, would probably give it the same ratings."

"Overall, a great place to work."

"Petco is a great place to work, and the people made it that way."

What do you like about working at PETCO?

"I like the people I work with, and you can bring your pet to work."

What don't you like about working at PETCO?

"I don't like the drive to and from work during rush hour."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Remember that the bottom line is not the only line. Sometimes keeping quality people will save more money in the long run."