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| Pet Shop Operator |
$32,210 Annual Average (US Bureau of Labor and Statistics) |
| Career Cluster: Business, Management & Administration | |
| General
Information: Pet Shop Operators own stores that sell dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, birds and a wide selection of other pets and pet supplies; or the store may specialize in one animal species, such as fish or dogs. |
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| Career
Information: Pet Shop Operator own and operate retail stores that specialize in supplies and services for pets. Pet shop operations are involved in all phases of store operation, including merchandising, sales, merchandise selection, advertising, hiring employees, stocking, customer service, animal care, budgeting, and displays. They are expected to stay current on the latest products, pet care techniques, animal health and animal care, by taking classes and reading publications. They often work closely with a local vet in caring for the animals in the pet shop. |
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| Educational
Requirements: 2 year degree |
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| Suggested High School/Collegiate
Courses: Agriculture, business, finance, animal science, accounting, math and computers. |
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| Skills
Necessary: Interpersonal , Highly Motivated , Organizational , Dependable , Patience , Adapts to Change , Team Player , Manual Dexterity , Work independently , Decision Making , Enthusiatic , Computer Skills , Written Communications , Self-Motivated , Management , Detail Oriented , Sales , Basic Business Principles , Responsible , Goal Oriented , Customer Service , Good with Animals , Helps Others , Initiative , Good Judgment , Outgoing Personality |
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| Job
Availability: Steady Growth |
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| Location
of jobs: All over the United States. Pet shops are operated in all urban areas. |
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| Working
Conditions: Most work is performed indoors in the office. Operators deal with customers in person, as well as spend a lot of time on the phone and at the computer. They also may have to assist in cleaning up and caring for the animals. |
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| FFA
Programs that Promote this Career: Agri-Entrepreneurship , Agriscience , CDE: Ag Issues , CDE: Ag Sales , CDE: Marketing Plan , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Exploratory , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Ownership/Entrepreneurship , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Placement , American Degree , Stars Over America , Proficiencies |
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| Related
Occupations: Agriculture Business , Agriculture General , Service |
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| FFA Sponsors/Employers in this Industry: American Family Insurance , Erik's Lawn Mowing Ser. , Farm Journal Media , Professional Rodeo Cowboys Assn |
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| Current
FFA Sponsor/Employer Opportunities Available: |
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