IF Pet Trainer Job Description
Invisible Fence Brand Pet Trainers provide due diligence with providing training for pets on both indoor and outdoor safety solutions.
Duties:
Training mainly dogs/cats but other animals as well
Answering phones, emails, facebook messages
Scheduling
Follow-ups after appointments
Bump up collars/test out equipment
Assist with battery plans
Marketing via facebook, emails, texts, flyers, etc
Inventory
Filing
Monitoring behavior of dogs/cats and suggesting products that would best fit
Maintain good communication between themselves, other staff and clients
Requirements:
Prior experience working with dogs (not mandatory but advised)
Secure and reliable transportation to and from work
Attentive to details
Must love dogs and be able to handle/be around cats or other animals
Be able to communicate with other staff and management
Balance/stability if a dog were to jump on you
Basic dog behavior expertise (not mandatory)
Punctual
Good at time management
Work weekdays, sometimes evenings and weekends
Knowledge of computer softwares (not mandatory but advised)
Phone with GPS on it (not mandatory but advised)
Phone with internet to be able to access our software while mobile
Cash Handling, credit card processing
Customer Service- answering phones
Driver’s License
Marketing and getting referrals/leads
Technology Savvy or quick to learn new technologies
Availability & Hours:
We are looking for availability from 8am-7pm depending on clientele scheduling. This job can be seasonal. In our busier months we are expecting 35-40 hours a week. In the winter months (November-March) the hours will be 10-20 hours a week, unless you are cross trained elsewhere. You have the option to be laid off during the winter months if you would like. We do require some weekends if that is what best fits some of our clients schedules.
Education and Training:
No formal training or degree is required for this position as an Invisible Fence Brand trainer. Majority of applicants have had prior dog experience. This position as an invisible fence brand trainer normally takes 3-4 weeks hands on training days. We can offer more if needed. We require and pay for all trainers to be certified for Perfect Start Plus Training, which is normally a 2 day seminar/workshop. Due to this expense, we require all trainers to sign a one year contract committing them to work for us one year after being certified. If this falls through, the employee is then obligated to pay us back for that full expense.
Travel/Transportation during work hours:
You will be using a company vehicle to travel from appointments. This vehicle must return back to the office each night and not be used for personal use. You will be responsible for the cleanliness of this vehicle and providing receipts for gas. You will be given a gas card that is assigned to that vehicle.
Pay/Benefits:
Pay starts out at $12-13 per hour based on experience. After being certified for Perfect Start Plus Training, you will get a $2 raise.
We offer a $40.00 phone allowance as you will be using your phone out in the field for GPS, phone calls, and using our software program to book appointments and look up clients.
Commission possibly available for selling and/or upgrading products.