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Why You Should Work at Atta Boy!

Arrow  YOU LOVE PETS –You want to build relationships with dogs, cats, and pets of all kinds

Arrow YOURE A HELPER-You want to make a difference in our overall community by providing top quality pet care

Arrow YOU HAVE LOTS OF ENERGY-You want to be more active and spend more time outdoors

Arrow YOU HAVE FLEXIBILITY-You have a flexible schedule and want supplemental income

Why you Might not Like this Job

Arrow NO GUARANTEED HOURS and your schedule will change from week to week, often with little notice from clients

Arrow ALL KINDS OF WEATHER- we are know for heat and afternoon thunderstorms in Florida, and we work outdoors in all weather

Arrow LOTS OF DRIVING-We go to the client’s homes, so you will be expected to drive your own vehicle to each pet sit or dog walk

Arrow IT’S GROSS-You might end your shift with some dog hair, slobber, or paw prints on your clothes. Cleaning up after pets, including scooping cat litter boxes and picking up poop/vomit, is part of the work.

 

 

                                              Job Description

Position: Pet Care Specialist (Tier 1) Professional Pet Sitter / Dog Walker / Cat Sitter/ Veterinary Technician

Purpose:
Provide peace of mind to pet families knowing their pets are safe, happy, and well-cared-for so they can go do HUMAN THINGS

Primary Duties:

  • Arrive to visits during 2-hour windows
  • Complete pet care & basic home care needs
  • Create client updates after each visit using our portal with clear, professional communication
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure excellent service

IF YOU LOVE taking care of pets—rain or shine, messy moments, and all things in between—this job is for you!

We are looking for passionate animal lovers to join our team and provide top-notch care for pets in the South Lakeland, Downtown LKLD and Highlands City area.

Scheduling + Availability

We cover 7 time windows daily:

  • 7–9am | 9–11am | 11–1pm | 1–3pm | 3–5pm | 5–7pm | 7–9:30pm

HIRING FOR:

  • Pet care visits available: 7am–9:30pm, Monday–Sunday
  • All Holidays:  Staff get evenly divided amongst all holidays with input

Flexibility + Hours:

  • You choose your schedule—no guaranteed hours due to the nature of the business
  • Minimum: 8 hours/month
  • Goal: 15+ hours/month by the 90-day probation

Ideal for: Students, stay-at-home parents, work-from-home professionals, or anyone who loves the outdoors, animals, and flexible part-time work

Areas We Cover

  • Downtown/South Lakeland (33801, 33803, 33811, 33812, 33813, 33815)
    Mulberry and Bartow Fl (33860 + 33830)
  • Drive area includes from Downtown Lakeland, to County Line Road, SR 60 and Bartow Rd/Bartow

Education + Training Requirements

  • Certified Professional Pet Sitter: If not certified, Atta Boy! pays for your certification. Must complete online certification within 30 days (~14 hours).
  • Access to professional pet care certifications: Pet Health & Wellness, Behaviors, Training, Equipment, Bite Prevention, Dog Walking, Hemp & CBD, Customer Service, Pet Breeds, First Aid, and more

About Us:

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 or identity- and we don’t for humans either.

No discrimination against any animal or human based on species, breed, gender, sexual orientation, or identity

Use the ABAC‘s of ABAC:

  • A ttention to Details + Time Management
  • B etterment of the Human + Animal Bond
  • A uthenticity + Awesomeness Towards ALL
  • 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are you hiring full or part time? What is the pay?

    All positions are part time employee positions with an average of 0-20 hours per week. Pet Sitting is based on when clients work and travel- and that changes every week- so every week is different! All new hires start at $16/hr + 100% of any tips

    Do you offer benefits?

      Yes!

    Perks Include:

    • 100% of tips provided
    • Holiday Pay + Bonuses
    • Unlimited Unpaid Vacation/Choose Your Schedule
    • Paid Trainings
    • 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 Access – Vision, Dental, Disability, Cancer, etc through Aflac
    • Opportunity to grow with a local, family owned company, including increased pay,Leadership and Management positions available.
    • Work Remotely
    • Referral Program

     

     

    How do I get paid?

    Bi-Weekly payroll, direct deposit to account(s) of your choice.

    What are the 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 virtual- flexible anytime via webinars . Total Time: 14 hours

    What are the accountabilities of the employees at Atta Boy! ?

     

    • 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.
    • Be Kind: We recognize best intentions and will be considerate and nice to others always.
    Are there minimum qualifications?

    Yes,

    • Ability to walk 2 mile in 30 minutes, lift 30 lbs, to bend, stoop, and reach in order to perform pet care duties.
    • Must be comfortable to take and be in video + photo and edit on cell phone
    • Knowledge or willingness for continued education in animal care.
    • Must be flexible to ‘think on your feet’ + willing to work in a diverse and energetic environment.
    • Ability to work effectively in varied venues + think on your feet.
    • Personal automobile that can carry an animal, if needed in emergency required
    • Documentation of required automobile insurance, license + safe driving record.
    • Personal smart phone with data plan required.
    • Acceptance of policies, safety procedures + the “secret sauce” of ABAC
    • No discrimination of animal or human: species, breed, color, sexual orientation, work purpose, identity, etc
    • Pass criminal background check
    • Ability to work varying schedules based on your availability and when clients schedule their needs.
    What does a Pet Care Specialist actually do?

     

    Simple Answer, a little bit of everything. More Complex answer:

    • Review each clients pet portal for all care, behavior and home needs.
    • Arrive to visits during our flexible or customized Morning, Midday, Dinner + Bedtime visit windows.
    • Complete tasks and care routines of pets and home provided by the company, to fulfill the clients 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 and positive written and verbal communication with management+ other team members.
    • Collaborate with other team member to complete pet care services .
    • Participate in the development of yearly financial goals for yourself + the company.
    • Perform special assignments and/or other duties as assigned by management.
    What species of animals do you care for?

       If it is legal to own, we care for it! Our most common pets include cats, dogs, + chickens. But we also care for birds, exotics, pocket pets, reptiles, amphibians, bugs and farm animals.

    Do I have to care for aggressive animals?

     No, we do not care for pets that have human based aggression.