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How much do companion animal manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for companion animal manager in the United States is $15.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a companion animal manager?

Companion Animal Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the care and well-being of pets and other companion animals in settings such as pet stores, shelters, or animal care facilities. Their duties typically include supervising staff, ensuring proper animal care and nutrition, maintaining animal habitats, and providing customer service to pet owners. They may also be involved in inventory management, training staff, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a genuine passion for animal welfare.

What are some common challenges companion animal managers face in balancing animal welfare with business operations?

Companion Animal Managers often need to balance providing the highest standard of animal care with meeting business goals such as customer satisfaction, budgeting, and staff management. A common challenge is ensuring that animals receive proper attention and enrichment while also managing inventory, scheduling, and client interactions. Managers must stay informed about industry regulations and best practices, all while leading a team and adapting to unexpected situations, such as animal health emergencies or staffing shortages. Strong organizational and communication skills help address these competing demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a companion animal manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Companion Animal Manager, you need a solid background in animal care, management experience, and often a relevant degree or certification in animal science or a related field. Familiarity with inventory management systems, scheduling software, and animal health and safety protocols is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills help you effectively manage staff and interact with pet owners. These skills ensure optimal animal welfare, efficient operations, and a positive experience for clients and employees alike.

What is the difference between Companion Animal Manager vs Veterinary Technician?

AspectCompanion Animal ManagerVeterinary Technician
CredentialsTypically requires animal care experience; certifications varyRequires veterinary technician certification (CVT, RVT, or CVT)
Work EnvironmentAnimal shelters, rescue organizations, pet care facilitiesVeterinary clinics, hospitals, animal clinics
Employer & IndustryAnimal care organizations, shelters, pet servicesVeterinary practices, animal hospitals
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on animal care management and facility operationsFocuses on medical procedures and animal health care

The main difference is that a Companion Animal Manager oversees animal care operations and facility management, while a Veterinary Technician provides medical care and assists veterinarians. Both roles require animal handling skills, but the Veterinary Technician has specialized medical training and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Companion Animal Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,304 per year, or $15.1 per hour.

Territory Manager - Companion Animal Health

Enovis

Roanoke, VA

$300K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Enovis rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Who We Are

ABOUT ENOVIS

Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company's extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond.For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.

What You'll Do

At Enovis we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence - with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.

Because that's how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that's how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself.

As a key member of the Companion Animal Health Team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.

Job Title:
Sales Territory Manager

Reports To:
Sales Manager

Location:
VA/MD/D.C.

Business Unit Description:
Companion Animal Health

Job Title/High-Level Position Summary:

Do you love animals? Do you want to make money? Do you enjoy a competition? We are excited to hire Outside Sales Representatives to sell our products to clinicians within the veterinarian industry. This is a great opportunity to start or continue a sales career supporting our animal loving friends in the veterinarian space. You will have an opportunity to build your customer base, set your own hours, travel and build relationships with our customers. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package at Enovis including opportunities for career growth and development.

**In the first year, we offer a base salary of $60,000-$80,000 (dependent on experience) plus a guaranteed 1st year minimum commission of $70,000**. Our top producers' annual earnings exceeding $300,000.

These roles are extremely important to the success and growth of our Companion Animal Health division within Enovis (formerly known as DJO, LLC.). Want to learn more?

Key Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsible for field and promotional work and relationship management to sell and develop new and existing business

Responsible for the sales of all Companion Animal Health product lines including laser therapy, stance analyzer, and regenerative medicine.

Work with current major accounts, development of new territories, new industries, or with customers where the full market potential or product acceptance has not been established.

Meet and exceed established Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly sales goals

Demonstrates products/services and provides product application advice.

Coordinates company technical engineering services to develop solutions to customers' needs.

Prepares price quotations, communicates or negotiates terms and conditions of sales within limits of authority, and writes orders subject to company policy.

Develops data relative to marketing trends, competitive products and pricing, and submits marketing reports to management.

As required, prepares and submits reports on sales and marketing activities

We also provide opportunity to develop and strength your existing competencies such as those listed below:
Organizational Skills
Customer service focused
Initiative
Thoroughness and Detail-oriented
Time Management
Communication Proficiency

Minimum Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year sales experience
  • Associates degree or BS/BA in Business Administration or Health Science preferred

Desired Qualifications:

  • Preferred capital equipment sales experience
  • Preferred veterinary health experience
  • Positive attitude, exemplary attendance, and reliable team member

Travel Requirements:

This position requires frequent travel, more than 50%. Most travel is local; however, some non-local and overnight travel will be required. We reimburse for business related expenses, mileage and more!

"Creating better together". It's the Enovis purpose, and it's what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better - for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders - begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.

What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis? Discover the "why" behind our purpose, values and behaviors:

Our Enovis Purpose, Values and Behaviors on Vimeo

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Spending and Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
  • Income Protection Plans
  • Discounted Insurance Rates
  • Legal Services

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees' beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.


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Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, DE, US

Year founded

1995

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