Also called: Kennel Manager, Pet Resort Manager
Runs a dog daycare or pet boarding resort: staff, safety, and happy clients.
A daycare manager schedules staff, watches play groups for trouble, handles a dog fight or a sick pup, and walks owners through their dog's report card.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma; animal care experience.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Animal Science.
Growing much faster than average (about 11% over 10 years). Pet care spending keeps growing.
Low risk for 10 years. Software handles booking and billing; managing staff and dog playgroups safely stays hands-on.
Classes: Business, Animal science (FFA/Ag CTE), Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-1022.
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