Kennel supervisor vs parlor manager

The differences between kennel supervisors and parlor managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a kennel supervisor and a parlor manager. Additionally, a parlor manager has an average salary of $40,865, which is higher than the $26,855 average annual salary of a kennel supervisor.

The top three skills for a kennel supervisor include PET, customer service and dog food. The most important skills for a parlor manager are milking, customer service, and .

Kennel supervisor vs parlor manager overview

	Kennel Supervisor	Parlor Manager
Yearly salary	$26,855	$40,865
Hourly rate	$12.91	$19.65
Growth rate	19%	-
Number of jobs	1,416	432
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

Kennel supervisor vs parlor manager salary

Kennel supervisors and parlor managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Kennel Supervisor	Parlor Manager
Average salary	$26,855	$40,865
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $35,000	Between $22,000 And $74,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between kennel supervisor and parlor manager education

There are a few differences between a kennel supervisor and a parlor manager in terms of educational background:

	Kennel Supervisor	Parlor Manager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	California State University - Bakersfield

Kennel supervisor vs parlor manager demographics

Here are the differences between kennel supervisors' and parlor managers' demographics:

	Kennel Supervisor	Parlor Manager
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 34.3% Female, 65.7%	Male, 60.0% Female, 40.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% Asian, 1.1% White, 58.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% Asian, 1.1% White, 58.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between kennel supervisor and parlor manager duties and responsibilities

Kennel supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage, and safely operate the MWD explosive program.
Trim and style dog coats, according to client's instructions and breed standards.
Consult with owners and help recommend the best path to keep up with their pet's grooming needs.
Educate and investigate applicants for pet adoption.
Provide animal care and management; maintain cleanliness of the facility; assist licensed veterinary technicians in restraint of animals.
Train with Avimark system including scheduling and blocking appointments and surgeries.

Parlor manager example responsibilities.

Manage, and safely operate the MWD explosive program.
Inspect, maintain, and repair milking equipment.
Lamb, sheep, and goat herd health technician
Clean milking stalls and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps.
Prepare facilities for semi-annual IACUC and USDA inspections while implementing recommend improvements.
Manage, and safely operate the MWD explosive program.

Kennel supervisor vs parlor manager skills

Common kennel supervisor skills

PET, 44%
Customer Service, 10%
Dog Food, 8%
Surgical Procedures, 7%
Animal Handling, 6%
Quality Care, 4%

Common parlor manager skills

Milking, 61%
Customer Service, 39%

Kennel Supervisor vs. similar jobs

Kennel Supervisor related careers

Kennel Supervisor related jobs

What similar roles do

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse farming, fishing, and forestry jobs