What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Pawsibilities: Dog Walker and Pet Sitter Wanted! position at Little Bay Pet Services, LLC?
If you love dogs, cats, small animals & spending time outdoors, this is the perfect job for you! Working at Little Bay Pet Services is a great fit for people who love spending time with animals, have a flexible schedule, are active and happy, and want a rewarding day-to-day experience at work. We treat pets like family! We are a premier pet sitting company that is expanding and excited to offer more dog walking and pet sitting services to our clients.
We are in the “peace of mind” business. For over 16 years, we have been providing peace of mind to pet parents who are either traveling or working. We visit our clients’ homes to care for their pets and also their homes, taking dogs for walks around the neighborhood or trails, letting them out to play in the backyard, scooping litter boxes, occasionally providing medications, and a lot of TLC & belly rubs. We ask that you drive to these appointments and use our mobile app to provide photos and updates to the clients to let them know how the pets are doing. For traveling clients, you may be asked to water plants and collect the mail as well.
We are looking for part-time staff, who have trustworthy & hands-on experience caring for pets, who are willing to travel within our service area, commit to a minimum of 6 -12 months of employment, pass a background check, complete training, and are available to work during shifts based on our clients’ needs and your schedule.
- Our busy times are weekends, holidays and school vacations. Of course, you must be willing to treat furry clients like they are your own. Some of the many advantages of working for us include lots of room to increase your hours, flexible schedules, streamlined communication from your phone: and a relaxed work environment (e.g., shorts, jeans, etc.). Pet knowledge is important to us, so we offer continuing opportunities to learn and grow to help you succeed with your clients. With us, you are an employee, not a contractor, so you are fully protected by our liability insurance, our bonding, and worker’s compensation insurance. We want you to be protected and secure when out in the field working for us. The best part is the fresh air, adorable pets, exercise, and lasting bonds you will build with your new pet family and their pet parents. We are selective in only hiring people who take what we do as seriously as we do.
Essential Job Functions
Driving/Location
- Have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and be able to transport pets safely in an emergency.
- Live in or within 2 miles of the towns we service: Newington, Portsmouth, Greenland, Stratham, North Hampton, New Castle, Rye. This is essential to minimize driving time and maximize earning potential.
- Be comfortable driving and walking in all types of weather.
Dog Walking
- Have the skills to successfully walk dogs in public places.
- Be able to restrain and control dogs up to 120 lbs. on leash.
- Possess the knowledge of effective walking techniques.
- Understand canine behavior.
Pet Sitting-Dogs, Cats, Caged Pets
- Feeding animals per instructions.
- Administering medications, oral, transdermal, injections (preferred but not required.)
- Most of the workday for this position requires moderate, strenuous physical activity, exposure to the outdoor elements and concentration.
- Entering and leaving client's home securely.
- Monitoring pets for health issues.
- Interacting with pets.
- Litter box maintenance.
- Assuring the safety of client's pets and property.
Pet Management
- Have a basic understanding of pet behavior.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage pets safely and effectively.
- Ability to identify signs of stress, aggression, pain and fear.
- Be able to react calmly and appropriately in an emergency.
Client Relations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients are expected.
- Maintaining high customer satisfaction happiness for each assignment.
- Communicate clearly and be able to verify that messages are received. Ability to establish trust and rapport is key.
Teamwork
- Work well in a team environment, as well as independently. All positions require flexibility to accommodate schedule and assignment changes to support team members.
Reporting & Documentation
- Pass a background check.
- Are at least 21 years of age.
- Have a smartphone to utilize company software program.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $200.00 - $400.00 per week
Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid per project
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $200 - $400
