Pet Care Specialist - PT Supplemental

Pet Care Specialist

Naples Pet Services has been steadily growing since its inception in 2019. Unlike traditional doggie daycare, Naples Pet Services pampers each pet in the comfort and familiar surroundings of our clients' homes. We currently service all of Naples and surrounding areas; we are hiring a Pet Care Specialist to add to our Lely team. We are hiring for part time supplemental positions; at this time we are hiring for growth and not for current need. Once we have 2-3 employees in the area, we will start targeted marketing specifically in this area.

We are hiring for part time supplemental positions and seeking candidates with multiple day availability for:

• Day time visits
• Noon time walks / visits

Are you:

• A stay-at-home parent who is looking for an employer with an adaptable schedule
• A family caregiver looking for a flexible work arrangement
• Retired and seeking a rewarding position to keep active
• A military spouse who is looking to care for pets during the day
• Someone looking for supplemental income

The Pet Care Specialist position is ideal for pet loving individuals looking for an employer that is ready to accommodate with YOUR schedule! This part-time supplemental position does not lock you into traditional work shifts/hours as we are not operated from a physical location; all of the pet care we provide is in the homes of our clients and upon their request, so scheduling will vary from week to week.

We offer our clients different types of visits for their pets, varying in length of time, which lend themselves to a variety of different schedules including: morning, mid-day, afternoon, evening and overnight. We also offer flexibility regarding weekends and holidays.

Pet Care Specialist: You are paid per visit and the rate depends on the length of visits and how many pets in the household. In addition, you will receive 100% of tips.

Pet Care Specialist responsibilities:

• Feeding and caring for pet(s) based on client specifications
• Administering medication as necessary
• Providing detailed written updates to clients after each visit, using our programmed software
• Taking several pictures for clients and including in visit updates

Pet Care Specialist requirements:

• Must enjoy and have experience caring for animals.
• A minimum age of 18 years old is required with US work authorization
• High School Diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Reliable cell phone
• Able to communicate effectively and in a timely manner
• Adept at problem solving
• Time management ability to complete multiple tasks within visit timeframes
• Comfortable walking outdoors in various conditions including heat and rain.
• Completion of the skills tests and application questions outlined below

Pet Care Specialist Physical Requirements:

Good physical stamina and mobility including, but not limited to, the following:

• Ability to walk distances (some dogs do require walking up to 3 miles per visit)
• Activities including bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms without difficulty
• Capable of lifting or transporting up to 40 pounds, if required

Notice to all applicants:

If your profile is a good fit for the Pet Care Specialist position, we will contact you about scheduling a phone interview, via email, that will ask you to check into your indeed profile that you created to apply. You can miss a request for interview if you don't check into your email or candidate profile, so please check often. Throughout each step of the onboarding process, If we don't hear from you within a week, we will assume you are no longer interested in the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?
• What are your top three qualities that you feel would benefit you in this job?
• Do you anticipate your availability changing in the next several months?
• How do you feel about possibly having to drive throughout the county for a visit?
• Are you willing to work holidays?
• What experience have you had with animals?
• Why do you think you would be a good fit for the Pet Care Specialist position?
• Are you willing to sign a non solicitation and non compete agreement? This agreement would require, if hired by Naples Pet Services, you would not work for any current private clients, to include but not limited to Rover, Wag!, Care.com. Please confirm if you agree with these terms and are interested in moving forward with the application process.
• What is your current availability? Please provide days and hours of availability.
• What part of town do you live in? Please provide your current city & zip code.
• Part time supplemental position means There WILL BE WEEKS OR MAYBE MONTHS where no visits are available for scheduling for you/your area. How does this impact your interest in the position?
• How many days a week are you available between the hours of 10am and 4pm?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $25