Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

GREAT FOR RETIREES & SAHM!!

We are in the peace of mind business. We provide peace of mind to pet parents who are busy working or traveling. We visit clients' homes and take care of their pets.

• Pay is a flat rate per client visit starting at $11.25 per 30 minute visit. (Opportunity for raise after 90 day review)
• EXTREME part time (0-5 hours/ week, can be more- cannot guarantee at this time)

Job includes:

• meeting with and communicating with clients in a professional manner
• feeding according to client instructions
• taking dogs for walks on sidewalks or trails,
• letting dogs out to potty/ play
• scooping litter boxes/ picking up poo
• providing medications
• lots of TLC and belly rubs
• watering plants/ collecting mail
• driving, driving and driving!!! (We go to the client!)
• check in and out of visits using our mobile app
• write nice, informative updates with pictures to let clients know how their pets are doing.
• working holidays and weekends on rotating schedule
• administrative tasks and client support

Advantages:

• growth within the company (management and leadership positions)
• flexible hours (can work around another job)
• streamlined communication (manage your entire job and route from your phone)
• relaxed work environment
• being an employee makes you fully protected by our liability insurance, our bonding and our workers compensation
• animal behavior and Pet CPR/ 1st Aid training paid for by company

Requirements:

• commit at least 6 months of working with us,
• undergo a background check and training,
• have availability to work early mornings, weekends, evenings and holidays,
• must be based within our service area (Bastrop, Texas)
• reliable car, registered and insured
• age 25 drivers license
• smart phone with photo, video and GPS capability and know how to use it
• this is not seasonal work
• must be able to walk dogs in all weather (within reason)
• must adore all animals
• must have professional written and verbal communication skills
• physically fit enough for walking, jogging, handling of animals, stooping, bending and lifting
• computer/ laptop and administrative experience a plus!!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Referral program

Compensation Package:

• Paid per project
• Supplemental income
• Tips

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Can you work holidays? If no, please explain.
• Are you available to work at least 2 weekends a month?
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
• List your availability. Be as detailed as possible. (Our hours of operation are 7am-9pm 365 days a year.)
• When are you available to start? Date: Month/Day/Year
• Do you have computer skills and/ or administrative skills? Please explain.
• Do you own an insured vehicle that you are willing to drive to and from all clients visits?
• Are you ok with being responsible for a clients pet, if it gets hurt on your watch?
• What professional experience do you have working with pets?
• Do you have daily access to the internet and the ability to communicate effectively by returning phone calls and messages promptly?
• Visits can be scheduled at any odd time of day (between 7am-9pm) and are not always back to back. Most days you will have personal time in between visits which is why you get paid per visit and not hourly. Do you understand this concept and the flexibility we are looking for with this? If not, do you have questions we can answer?
• What are you looking for/ hoping to find within this position?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25