General Manager - Catoosa, OK

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a well-established retail company dedicated to helping pets live their best lives. Operating for more than 60 years, Petco has become a trusted name in the pet care industry, encompassing over 1,500 stores across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, along with 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and multiple distribution centers. Petco is not just a place for buying pet supplies but a community hub where pet parents find trusted advice, quality products, and expert support from people who are passionate about pets. The company’s mission is to improve lives by prioritizing what’s best for pets and their families, fostering a culture of authenticity, inclusion, and fun.

At Petco, the role of General Manager is a key leadership position with accountability for managing a high-performing Pet Care Center. The General Manager is responsible for delivering excellent animal care, inspiring and engaging the team, driving profitability, and ensuring a top-notch customer experience. This full-time position requires a leader who is passionate about pets and people, capable of building strong, inclusive teams and maintaining operational excellence in a retail environment.

As a General Manager at Petco, you will own the business within your store, accountable for people, performance, and process with a strong commitment to pet health, safety, and welfare. You will lead your team to create an environment where pets and pet parents feel welcomed and cared for. Emphasizing the core values of Petco, which include putting pets first, fostering fun and connection, and owning the business with integrity, you will help the store achieve strong sales growth while maintaining high standards of operational safety and customer satisfaction.

Your leadership will extend beyond managing the store’s daily operations to include community involvement through local events and adoption initiatives, strengthening Petco’s impact and reputation. This role demands excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, combined with strong business acumen and a passion for fostering long-term relationships with customers and team members alike.

The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of management experience, preferably in retail, with a proven track record of developing talent, coaching teams, and meeting financial goals. High school diploma or GED is preferred, with the added advantage of internal leadership development program completion where applicable. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and engage regularly with both customers and animals in the store.

Petco offers a purpose-driven work environment where your contributions make a real difference. The organization values continuous learning, career growth, and a culture that celebrates every pet’s journey alongside their owners. The General Manager role is integral to Petco’s commitment to being where the pets go and where pet people gather, ensuring every pet receives the best care possible within their community.