Pet Care Center Manager: Lead a 10+ Team

Best Friends Pet Care; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Pet Care in Ashland, MA is seeking a hands-on Center Manager to lead a team and deliver exceptional care for pets and their families.

You will oversee daily care, payroll, budgets, inventory, and safety, while mentoring a 10+ member staff and coordinating with headquarters.

Join a network with 80 locations nationwide and a 30-year history, offering growth and a rewarding, pet-centered workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience leading 10+ staff.
• Hands-on animal care knowledge and understanding of behavior and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 10+ person animal care team in a fast-paced, pet-focused facility.
• Ensure pets are safe, cared for, and loved during daily routines.
• Oversee payroll, budgets, and financial reporting with admin support.
• Maintain safety protocols and compliant facility operations.
• Collaborate with marketing for community outreach and partnerships.
• Build staff schedules balancing care quality and budget.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Business Management, or related field

Job description

Best Friends Pet Care in Ashland, MA is seeking a hands-on Center Manager to lead a team and deliver exceptional care for pets and their families.

You will oversee daily care, payroll, budgets, inventory, and safety, while mentoring a 10+ member staff and coordinating with headquarters.

Join a network with 80 locations nationwide and a 30-year history, offering growth and a rewarding, pet-centered workplace.