What does a Contract Instructor do?

• Contract Instructors teach Pet CPR and First Aid classes in their local area using our curriculum and teaching materials. They provide a professional, positive learning experience for all participants.

Who is responsible for finding and scheduling classes?

• Our company actively markets classes in your area and works to match you with hosts. We also expect instructors to reach out to local businesses such as boarding facilities, veterinary clinics, grooming salons, shelters, and other organizations to increase awareness and help schedule classes.

How many classes do I have to teach?

• As an independent contractor, you can teach as much or as little as you choose. The opportunity is entirely what you make of it.

Is this a pyramid scheme?

• No. Instructors do not recruit others and are paid directly for the classes they teach. There are no recruitment payments or enrollment incentives of any kind.

Who can host a class?

• A host can be any individual or business with a place to hold a class, such as a pet store, boarding facility, veterinary clinic, grooming salon, rescue, school, or community center.

Who provides the location for a class?

• The host is responsible for securing the class location.

How far do instructors travel?

• Instructors are generally expected to cover a 60-mile radius from their home base unless another arrangement is approved.

What class sizes are required?

• A minimum of 5 paid participants is required for any class to be held. Class size may not exceed twenty-five participants.

Who handles class registrations and payments?

• Pet Emergency Education handles all registrations, payments, and certification processing. This ensures consistency, legal compliance, accreditation standards, and accurate participant records. For these reasons, instructors and hosts may not collect their own registrations or payments.

Who handles participant complaints or administrative issues?

• Pet Emergency Education manages all administrative matters, including complaints, unless a concern is directly related to instructor behavior during class.

Why can’t instructors operate independently, like the American Heart Association model?

• Unlike large non profit organizations like AHA and the Red Cross who operate with large cash flow and grants, our company is a for profit privately owned LLC. Our programs are not structured for independent operation. We maintain centralized control of registration, certification, curriculum, and administration to protect accreditation, insurance coverage, and educational standards. This ensures consistent quality nationwide and protects us from potential liability.

What teaching materials does the instructor receive?

• We supply instructors with PowerPoints, reference guides, class outlines, and student materials. Instructors may add non-controversial information that supports learning.

What documents must be submitted before teaching?

• Instructors must submit a resume, W9, signed contract, FEMA certification, and proof of equipment ownership. Orientation must be completed before teaching.

How are instructors paid?

• Instructors are paid twenty dollars per paid participant. Compensation is mailed each month for the previous month’s classes. Instructors are paid only for paid attendees who actually attend the class.

Is there a bonus for finding your own class?

• Yes. Instructors who independently find and schedule a class with at least six paid participants receive a $50 bonus.

If I am teaching a fundraiser class, will I make less money?

• No. You are paid the same compensation per participant regardless of whether the class is a fundraiser.

Do instructors receive training?

• Yes. A complimentary online orientation is provided and must be completed within thirty days of signing the contract.

Do instructors need to renew their certification?

• Yes. Instructor certification must be renewed every two years through a free online renewal course.

How often must instructors teach to stay active?

• New instructors must teach their first class within three months. After that, instructors must teach at least one class every six months to remain active.

Can I choose to teach only equine classes?

• Yes. You may become an equine emergency first aid instructor without becoming a Pet CPR instructor.

Are instructors employees?

• No. Instructors are independent contractors and are responsible for their own taxes. The company issues a 1099 for contractors who earn more than $600 in a calendar year.

Can instructors bring live animals to class?

• No, live animals pose significant liability risk so unless they are a service dog live animals are not permitted in any classes. Equine classes however do allow the use of live horses as it is contracted differently.

How quickly must instructors respond to communication?

• Instructors are expected to respond to calls or emails from the company within 24-48 hours especially if communications are in regards to booking classes.

Can either party end the agreement?

• Yes. Either party may terminate the agreement with thirty days’ notice, or immediately if policies are violated.

What happens after the contract ends?

• Instructors must stop using the company name, materials, and affiliation, and must return all confidential materials.