About us
Pet Barn a natural pet food store specializing in nutrition for dogs, cats, and small mammals.
Hey! Do you love animals? Specifically dogs and cats? If your answer is no, why did you click on an ad for a pet store? If your answer is yes, keep reading!
Section 1: Positives
Do you... ?:
Love animals (*Please note, that says LOVE, not like. We're talking, would live in your car before you'd move to a place that didn't allow pets level love. Not, "I think puppies are cute," kind of love.)
Have a personality that doesn't make people sad or angry
Get down with diversity in all its forms
Have reliable transportation or the ability to hire an Uber or Lyft
Easily lift and carry 40lbs
Have the ability to read to the end of a job ad
Temporarily enjoy arctic climates
Have a life free of people who will make our employees so uncomfortable we have to ban them from the store
Have the ability to think and problem solve
Have initiative
Have common sense
Have proficient counting skills
Show up for scheduled interviews
Have a sense of humor
Have a bubbly, friendly personality or the ability to fake it
Have a face that smiles with ease
Have a voice that conveys happiness
Have the ability to follow basic rules and guidelines
Have the ability to recognize when things look messy or dirty ....and then will do something about it
Have the ability to absorb new information and apply it
Know how to interact with people
Understand what nights and weekends means
Have a work pace faster than "snail"
*Bonus items*
Have knowledge of natural pet foods
Understand the raw diet
Have experience in the pet field
Have a personal interest in health and nutrition
Sometimes spend hours in Whole Foods just for fun
Section 2: Negatives
Are you.. ?:
Uptight
Lazy
Unpleasant to be around
Unreliable
Constantly running late
Addicted to your phone
In need of coddling
In a situation where someone else dictates how and when you spend your time
Scared of dogs
Scared of people
Easily overwhelmed
A person who regularly professes to "hate drama"
Allergic to dogs, cats, or hay
Unable to reliably function because of a current drug problem
*Bonus items*
Have you ever... ?:
Stolen from an employer
Stolen from a business
Stolen from a friend
Really, stolen from anyone at all
Advocated a vegetarian or vegan diet for a dog or cat
Concocted an entire paranoid delusion about a coworker not liking you because they didn't smile at you once
If you found the bluntness of this ad off-putting and you don't want to apply because of it, it accomplished its goal. If you found the bluntness of this ad refreshing and mildly humorous, send us your resume so we can stalk you online to make sure you're not a total weirdo.
Here's the stuff you need to know:
We're looking for someone over the age of 18 to fill a full time position who is fanatical about pets and their care. While a love of pets is necessary, you must be comfortable conversing with people, sometimes at length. There is a learning curve to this job, so if you do not have a vested interest in learning about natural pet food, do not apply. Because of the length of time spent in training, we do not hire seasonal help. Please do not apply if you are looking for temporary employment. Your responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to: discussing the nutritional needs of customer's pets and making recommendations, ringing up sales, cleaning, organizing, stocking, etc. The position will have you working evenings and weekends, open to close shifts. Go to www.petbarn.net for store hours and to read what we're all about.
Pay rate is determined based on experience and relevant knowledge.
Only applicants submitting a cover letter and completing the requested assessments will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- Can you lift and carry 40lbs in repetition without an issue?
- The scheduled shifts are open to close. Are you able to work 9.5 hours?
- How many hours are you looking for per week?
- How many jelly beans can fit in a suitcase?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- on the job pet nutrition: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person