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Furry Land Mobile Grooming

Mobile Pet Groomer

Mcfarland, WI · On-site

$1.0K - $1.5K/wk

The nation's leading mobile pet grooming service, Furry Land Mobile Pet Grooming, is expanding its ... Schedule and manage appointments, ensuring timely arrivals and efficient use of time to maximize ...

Destination Pet

General Manager

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring ... As the General Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of the center while building a ...

Wisconsin

PET/CT Research Program Manager

Madison, WI · Hybrid

The PET/CT Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day operations of PET/CT services, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care while supporting the ...

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What is a pet manager?

Pet Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the care, health, and well-being of animals within facilities such as pet stores, animal shelters, boarding kennels, or pet resorts. Their duties often include supervising staff, managing daily operations, ensuring proper animal nutrition and hygiene, and communicating with pet owners. Pet Managers may also handle administrative tasks like scheduling, inventory management, and maintaining compliance with animal welfare regulations. They play a key role in ensuring that pets receive quality care and that the facility runs smoothly.

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

To thrive as a Pet Manager, you need a solid understanding of animal care, health, and behavior, often supported by experience in animal handling or a relevant certification. Familiarity with pet care management software, inventory tracking systems, and scheduling tools is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help in supervising staff, addressing pet owners' concerns, and ensuring smooth operations. These skills ensure the well-being of animals, satisfied clients, and efficient facility management.

What are some common challenges pet managers face when overseeing animal care teams?

Pet Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing the needs of different animals, coordinating schedules among team members, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. They must ensure effective communication between staff, provide ongoing training, and address any behavioral or health issues promptly. Additionally, adapting to changing client requests and managing inventory for pet supplies are key aspects that require strong organizational skills.

What is the difference between Pet Manager vs Pet Care Coordinator?

AspectPet ManagerPet Care Coordinator
CertificationsPet care experience, certifications in pet first aid or behaviorSimilar certifications, often including pet first aid
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple pet care services, manages staff, interacts with clientsCoordinates daily pet care activities, communicates with pet owners and staff
Employer & Industry UsagePet care facilities, pet boarding, grooming, and training centersAnimal shelters, pet daycare, veterinary clinics

Pet Managers typically oversee overall pet care operations and staff management, while Pet Care Coordinators focus on organizing daily care activities and client communication. Both roles require similar certifications and are used across various pet service industries, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What are the most commonly searched types of Pet jobs in Wisconsin?

The most popular types of Pet jobs in Wisconsin are:

What cities in Wisconsin are hiring for Pet Manager jobs?

Cities in Wisconsin with the most Pet Manager job openings:

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Infographic showing various Pet Manager job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution.

Pet Groomer - Store 4155: 120 E. Sunset Dr.

Waukesha, WI • On-site

USR Team Franchise of Pet Supplies Plus
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Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

GROOMER

Overview/Description:
A Groomer contributes to Pet Supplies Plus’ vision of America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store by grooming pets and providing other services such as bathing/brushing, ear and teeth cleaning, or nail trims. This role works closely with the grooming team to develop new relationships in the community. Ideal candidates are excited about our pets and our customers (“neighbors”) and go the extra mile to ensure they are delighted with services when leaving our groom rooms. In conjunction with the pet center team, groomers will be responsible for providing neighborly, petcentric, trustworthy, and knowledgeable service.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform grooming services, delighting our neighbors and pets, including brushing, bathing, and conditioning of animals.
  • Groom and style pets based on pet owner instructions and requests. Follow standard procedures and breed standards.
  • Ensure wellness and safety of those in our care at all times.
  • Approach and greet pet parents, providing quick and courteous service by learning about pets, neighbor preferences, and determining their needs.
  • Drive neighbor satisfaction by developing long-term relationships with pet parents, sharing product knowledge, and suggesting products and services needed for happy and healthy pets.
  • Community outreach to attract new neighbors into “our neighborhood.”
  • Suggest customized, additional services over the basic self-wash or groom.
  • Perform routine cleaning, keeping our environment inviting, and assist the pet center team with tasks and neighbor engagement in downtime.
  • Successful completion of Safety, Bather/Brusher and Grooming Academy training certification.
  • Candidates with less than 1 year/no grooming experience will first complete Safety and Bather/Brusher training and successfully provide bathing services before endorsement to begin Grooming Academy.
Successful Candidates Will Have the Following Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • 1+ years’ experience grooming with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer. Entry-level candidates must have an interest in working with and handling pets for several hours at a time and completing Grooming Academy Training to become a groomer.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in retail or other service provider with an emphasis on providing topnotch service.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to ask probing questions to ensure clarity around pet needs and neighbor preferences.
  • Ability to quickly build neighbor and pet relationships.
  • Ability to increase and maintain long-term client business.
  • Passion for pets and an understanding of what pets mean to their owners.
  • Must successfully complete Pet Supplies Plus training and certification programs.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Experienced candidates must be skilled in bathing/brushing and scissoring with multiple dog breeds.
  • Ability to balance quality and quantity of grooms.
  • Ability to work with and manage small, medium and large dogs and work around fur and dander.
  • Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment, and pets weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend and stoop for extended period of time.
  • Candidates must have reliable transportation to pet center, including ability to travel to other locations within the market for training, etc., as needed.
  • Flexibility in work schedule including the ability to work extended hours, mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Candidates must own or purchase personal grooming tools.
  • All candidates must pass the drug, background and validated selection test, and be 18 years or older.

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