Assistant Manager, Pet Care Center - Lead & Elevate Teams

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Assistant Manager to lead a busy Pet Care Center on the sales floor and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You will coach partners, oversee daily operations, optimize merchandising, and ensure safety and animal care standards while driving team engagement. This full-time California role in Davis requires strong leadership, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a true passion for helping pets live their best lives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Passion for animals and knowledge of pet care strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and engage store partners to deliver outstanding service and build customer loyalty.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of store partners.
• Provide timely coaching, feedback, and recognition to strengthen performance and engagement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store that reflects Petco’s brand and values.
• Execute merchandising standards and ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Support labor efficiency, task prioritization, and operational routines.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills

Retail leadership

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Pet care knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Assistant Manager to lead a busy Pet Care Center on the sales floor and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You will coach partners, oversee daily operations, optimize merchandising, and ensure safety and animal care standards while driving team engagement. This full-time California role in Davis requires strong leadership, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a true passion for helping pets live their best lives.