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General Manager

Dogtopia
Dogtopia Salary
Fredericksburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services, has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, businessminded individual to lead our team as General Manager. This is a role for someone with a management and Operations background who understands hard work, how to deliver and train others to provide top customer service, and ensure a great environment for the dogs in our care. This person should love dogs - and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you!

What a bonus!


What we offer: Let’s look at what Dogtopia does for you!

  • It’s always bring your dog to work day!
  • Education in basic dog obedience and training
  • Fun, dynamic team culture with more than 60 locations
  • Additional certification program training
  • Competitive bonuses with some flexibility in scheduling
  • Learn skills related to sales, customer service and teamwork

Now that we have the fun out of the way let’s get into what you can offer us.


Team Management

• Creates staffing schedule and monitors daily schedules

• Maintains optimum staffing and development with all employees

• Leads by example by coaching all on contributing to a positive team-oriented culture.

• Delivers written performance reviews and gives employees positive acknowledgment when due!


Help coach the Assistant Manager on our Dogtopia-isms. The rules by which we, as Dogtopians live by are:

• We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.

• We STAY loyal to our pack.

• We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety.

• We PLAY to our fullest potential.

• We TREAT every day like It’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!


Onboard all employees and ensure each employee has the correct amount of training


Clean and Safe Environment to ensure our furry friends are always in a safe and clean environment. We take pride in working as a team to get all the nitty-gritty completed

  • Maintain and update the cleaning schedule, and hold themselves and the team accountable to Dogtopia’s safety and cleaning standards.
  • Dismisses dogs proactively with ongoing behavior issues and monitors action plans to retain those with minor issues.

Financial and Administrative

  • Manages groomers (if applicable) including quality control of work, safety, schedules and client records.
  • Develops team in up-selling and using dog Evaluations to grow revenue.
  • Maintains controllable expenses within budgetary constraints including forecasting, tracking and ordering supplies, minimizing payroll, and actively look for ways to maximize efficiency.
  • Communicates any concerns or needs to franchise owner proactively and partnering after attempting to resolve issues.

Customer Service and Presentation

  • Maintains a neat and organized Front Desk team and area at all times. This includes holding team to professional clean dress.
  • Sets the example for the team on the 3 Ss (smile, story and satisfaction) and hold accountable to internal and external customer service standards.
  • Keeps the team members engaged in their duties.
  • Strive for high customer review ratings!
  • ENJOY your team! GROW your team! And PLAY to your fullest potential


As the General Manager, you are responsible for working with all customers and team members to ensure our customer experience sets the highest standards and satisfaction of our customers. Please take a moment and watch this short video to learn more about the brand:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FONo1u85eY


Supplemental pay
  • Bonus pay
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Employee discount
  • 401(k)


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