General Manager - Livermore, CA

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a leading pet specialty retailer dedicated to helping pets live their best lives. For over 60 years, Petco has been a trusted name "where the pets go" to find everything they need, from premium pet meals and toys to trusted supplies and expert support. With more than 29,000 passionate employees across over 1,500 Petco stores in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, along with 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, preventive care clinics, and distribution centers, Petco offers comprehensive pet care solutions. Founded in 1999, Petco Love is the company’s nationwide initiative supporting thousands of local animal welfare groups and facilitating the adoption of approximately 7 million animals through in-store events. This company is committed to improving lives by focusing on pets and pet parents, ensuring the highest standards of animal care, safety, and customer experience.

As a General Manager at Petco, you will play a crucial role in leading a high-performing Pet Care Center that puts pets first, inspires team members, delights customers, and drives strong business results. This full-time role involves ownership and accountability for people, performance, and processes. You will act as a role model for great leadership by fostering an inclusive, energized team culture, building engaged teams, and ensuring the operational excellence of your store. Your passion for pets and customer service will help you attract, coach, and develop diverse talent and champion a positive and collaborative environment. The General Manager is responsible for driving sales growth, profitability, and maintaining the store’s appearance and safety standards, while also representing Petco in the community through local events, adoption initiatives, and partnerships that strengthen the company’s impact.

The role demands strong leadership and organizational skills, a genuine passion for pets, and a commitment to upholding Petco’s core values: Pet First - prioritizing pet health and safety; Foster the Fun - creating joyful connections through pet-focused experiences; and Let's Go! - owning the business and committing to success together as One Petco team. The General Manager must be regularly present on the sales floor, able to engage with team members and customers, and manage the operational and financial aspects of the Pet Care Center. This position involves standing, walking, bending, lifting merchandise or animals up to 50 pounds, and exposure to animal-related environments. Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Petco is proud to offer a vibrant culture that celebrates authenticity, inclusion, and teamwork, along with purpose-driven work that makes a tangible difference. Growth opportunities are available through leadership development programs and career pathways, allowing you to lead, own, and shape your business every day. The pay range for this position is $36.00 to $59.50 per hour or salary depending on experience and location, with eligibility for comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and other perks. Petco is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across all classifications, and embraces fair chance hiring practices.