before and after - Anonymous employee Pet360 Employee Review

3.0
16 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It's a challenge to write one review about my time at Pet360 because the experience was different before and after the acquisition by PetSmart. Both companies have a love for pets and have made that a part of the culture which makes for a happy work environment. At Pet360, I enjoyed working with a team of talented, passionate people to build something great. It was challenging work and you knew you were a part of building something special. We adapted and changed directions (which some would say is a con) and if what we tried wasn't good or better, we fixed it, learned and moved on. The culture of transparency and sharing information gave you a sense of ownership and pride and you could feel that in the vibe in the office. We participated in a lot of opportunities to give back in the community which added to the vibe and helped you get to know your colleagues on a different level.

Cons

Integration- let me start here. The biggest disappointment is that there was no attempt at a fusion and the integration strategy was to suck the little company into the big company machine. The timing of ownership and leadership changes at PetSmart (shortly after the acquisition of Pet360) left a lot of people wondering about the future. Otherwise, the cons are normal for big companies- decision making is painfully slow and you will spend a lot of time in meetings. Good thing pets can attend meetings.

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5.0
23 May 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great work life balance! The energy of a small, start up culture with corporate benefits (owned by PetSmart). Everyone is eager to grow the company and prove out the value of the media business. Employees are all dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their parents through content, advertising, and education.

Cons

Being owned by a large corporation sometimes causes slow movement.

3
4.0
2 Aug 2024
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Pros

great team of people I worked with.

Cons

nolonger in business bought by Petsmart

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