Professional Pet Sitter / Dog Walker / Cat Sitter/ Veterinary Technician
We are looking fill a need of the
DAYTIME HOURS 7am-4pm Must Be Available for majority especially 7-9am and 11-1pm
WEEKENDS 7am-930pm
UPCOMING FALL + WINTER HOLIDAYS
but pet care visits are available 7am-930pm Monday -Sunday.
You choose what visits you take!
- This is a great position for those who work from home with flexible work schedules, students, persons who can work random 30 minute or 1 hour visits throughout the day, who love the outdoors, who love pets + who are confident with animals! YOU get to choose your schedule!
Areas we cover:
- Downtown/South Lakeland, Mulberry + Bartow (33801,33803, 33811,33812,33813,33815, 33830 +33860)
Education Requirements:
Certified Professional Pet Sitter- if not currently certified Company will pay for the certification fees for the new hire. New Hire must complete online certifications within the first 1 month/ 30 days . Total Time: Approx.14 hours
- All staff have access and participate in professional pet care certifications through a highly recognized third party company which is paid by Atta Boy! Consists of Pet Healthy + Wellness, Behaviors, Training, Equipment, Bite Prevention, Dog Walking, Hemp + CBD, Customer Service, Pet Breeds, First Aid and more
Pay/Compensation:
- Part Time/ Supplemental Income- hours and availability of work vary
- Starting at $18/hr
- Ability to move up to max $26/hr with merit based time and completion of goals with company
- Paid per visit/ piecemeal/fix pay per visit instead of by time.
- Direct Deposit Bi-Weekly
- 100% of Tips + Bonus Opportunities
Perks:
- Holiday Pay + End of Year Bonuses
- Unlimited Unpaid Vacation/Choose Your Schedule
- Paid Training
- Discount off Services
- Free Swag- uniform, pet care goodies, and more
- Over $400 in Pet Care Certifications provided
- Employee Position- covered under protection of Bonding, Business Insurance, and Workman Compensation
- Supplemental Insurance - Vision, Dental, Disability, Cancer, etc
- Opportunity to grow with a local, family owned company, including increased pay,Leadership and Management positions available.
- Work Remotely
Slogan : “Happy Pets, Happy People!”
ABAC Company Culture:
We Value Family-Human, Furry, Feathered, or Scaled.
We do not discriminate against any animals based on species, breed, gender, sexual orientation or identity- and we don't for humans either.
Use the ABAC's of ABAC:
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A ttention to Details + Time Management
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B etterment of the Human + Animal Bond
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A uthenticity + Awesomeness Towards ALL
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C omrades Over Competition
To Be:
Be Humble with Fellow Staff- Be Honest, Accountable + Trustworthy. Respect each others life experiences and knowledge. If you have to pause and think if an action or words are inappropriate- then they probably are.
Be Human to Clients – Clients are trusting us into their private homes with their living, breathing creatures. We must earn their trust with proper care + kindness.
Be Humane to Animals – Relaxed, Boundaries + Attention to Pets Needs are key to Happy Pets.
Company Description
- Website: www.AttaBoyAnimalCare.com
- Facebook.com/AttaBoyAnimalCare
- Atta Boy! Animal Care (ABAC) was established in 2013
- ABAC is a team of professional, experienced, patient, reliable and focused pet care specialists that provide customized pet care solutions for busy pet families.
- ABAC is licensed, bonded, insured and is Certified by National Association of
Team Members Description
- ABAC pet care team members have a sincere desire to work in the animal industry
- They are committed to continuing their education and are flexible to new science based findings.
- They are experienced through paid, volunteer or personal pet experience
- All staff are comfortable using apps, internet, video, photos and social media for business purposes on a cellphone. Staff are willing to be in video + photo
- Have access to a personal vehicle, valid drivers license and current vehicle insurance
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Have a smart phone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able to efficiently operate one-- employees use our app for scheduling, sending updates to clients, and communicating with the office/team.
Position Descriptions
TITLE: Pet Care Specialist TIER 1
PURPOSE: The Pet Care Specialist provides peace of mind and freedom to pet families while knowing their pets are safe + well cared with our premier pet care services.
Job Description:
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Arrive to visits during our flexible 2 hour windows
- Review and complete all pet care, and basic home care needs
- Create + complete client update after each visit using our online portal with appropriate grammar that encompasses all important information client may want/need and to provide them peace of mind knowing visits were completed successfully.
- Maintain clear + positive written and verbal communication with team members.
- Collaborate with other team member to complete pet care services .
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to walk 2 mile in 30 minutes, lift 30 lbs, to bend, stoop, and reach in order to perform pet care duties.
- Walk Strong dogs on leash
- Comfortable taking video + photo and edit on cell phone and use apps
- Must be flexible to 'think on your feet' + willing to work in a diverse and energetic environment.
- Ability to work effectively in varied venues + and self manage while doing pet care
- Personal automobile that can carry an animal, if needed in emergency required
- No discrimination of animal or human: species, breed, color, sexual orientation, work purpose, identity, etc
- Be at least 18 years old, to be able to Background Screen
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Build Trust + Relationships: We believe that personal accountability and ongoing effective communication are the keys to collective success.
- Employ the Best People: We value leadership, work ethic, customer service + ingenuity in our employees so your work ethic attracts, retains, and develops others of the same mindset and values.
- Create Good Vibes: We believe that positive energy is contagious and that creativity flourishes when fun and new ideas are valued. ABAC team members are encouraged to find fun and positivity in everything they do.
- Radiate Passion: We know that Pet Sitting + Dog Walking is not just that, but providing peace of mind and freedom to pet owners. Which ultimately allows for more people to have pets, adopt pets and retain pets in their homes.
- Show Courage: We don’t shy away from challenges and change, but instead see these opportunities to strive to be better.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid per project
- Tips
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to submit Background Screen during the hiring process? ( YES/NO)
- REQUIRED: Please write a fake message update to a pretend pet sitting client ( write it as if it's TO the client) about your visit as their pet sitter with Atta Boy! after the following visit scenario: You arrived at a clients home for your 2nd visit (for a once a day visits- for 5 days) with two indoor cats: Bob and Tom. You only see one cat- Bob- but Tom is no where to be seen- you did see him yesterday though. All the cat food has been eaten out of both bowls. The water bowl is a little dirty and half full. There are 4 normal poops and 4 pees in the litter box. There is one small pile of hairball/vomit, on the fancy looking carpet. Client Note Say: "Feed cats 1/4 cup dry food each once a day, give fresh water, clean litter, play. PS- The maid is coming today."
- Do You have running Personal Vehicle, valid Drivers License and Current Vehicle Insurance? ( YES/NO)
- Do you have a Personal Smartphone with a Data Plan and are comfortable taking quality photos and videos? (YES/NO)
- Do you acknowledge this is a part time position with flexible + random hours (1-20 hrs /week) that will never have an option of 'Full Time' ? We require at minimum a 6 month commitment, this is not seasonal work.
- What days/windows of time throughout the week are you available?
- Do you have any Pet Care Experince as a Pet Owner or through Certifications, Education or Experience? ( Grooming, Training, Veterinary Assistant, Volunteer, Personal Pets) If So, please describe below:
- What Zip Code do you live in?
Please be aware our pet care services are in the following zip codes:33801,33803, 33811,33812,33813,33815, 33830 +33860 ( Downtow n + South Lakeland, Mulberry + Parts of Bartow, Florida) that you must drive to- and visits could be random half hour visit- make sure it is worth your time and vehicle wear + tear to drive to this areas based on where you live + work.
Work Location: On the road