What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Walker position at Rachel's Pet Sitting LLC?
Are you looking for a UNIQUE and FUN job opportunity where you will be able to make a difference in pets lives? Are you passionate about animals and about helping your community?
We are currently seeking responsible and reliable PT Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers
- You must live close to our service area and be available to work most days (including weekends) between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm.
- We service the following areas: 28269, 28078, 28262, 28216, 28214, parts of 28027
- No professional pet sitting experience necessary - we will train the right people.
This is the perfect job for a freelancer, college student, stay at home mom, active retiree, or anyone looking for supplemental income!
About us:
Rachel's Pet Sitting LLC is a fast-growing Charlotte NC based pet sitting business that offers top notch in-home care for all types of animals. We provide high quality personalized pet care that enriches the lives of our clients, their pets, and our community. We are passionate about pet sitting and want to grow a team of amazing professional pet sitters!
For every PT member of our amazing team, we provide the following perks:
- Free dog and cat cuddles & kisses :)
- Extra pay for holidays
- Keep 100% of tips
- Liability insurance, bonding, and workers compensation
- Flexible Scheduling - based on business needs & your availability
- Full team support and appreciation
- Online and in-person training
- Pet First Aid & CPR certification
The Ideal Candidate
- trustworthy and responsible
- love learning new things
- strong attention to detail
- excellent time management skills
- you have a passion for animals AND people
- work well independently
- enjoy problem solving
- Excellent communication skills in order to communicate quickly & effectively with both clients & management
- You don't mind being active outdoors rain or shine
- You don't mind driving between visits & listening to music or podcasts
- VERY comfortable using a smart phone and apps which would include our pet sitting software
- have a reliable and fully insured personal vehicle
- over the age of 18
- available to work most holidays
- can pass a full background check,
Work Location
We serve clients in the following zip codes: 28269, 28262, 28078, 28216, and certain parts of 28027.
Ideally you would live within a reasonable distance from these zip codes. You would be driving to and from clients homes in these areas in order to complete pet visits. The pet visits themselves range from 20-40 mins in length. Drive time in between visits is usually between 5-15 mins.
Schedule
The number of hours you work will depend on your availability and our client’s needs. No two days are alike and we can't promise a certain number of visits or hours per week however, there will be plenty of visits to take care of once you finish training.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive pet sitting and dog walking services, ensuring the safety and well-being of animals in your care.
- Utilize effective time management skills to adhere to scheduled appointments.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with pet owners, updating them on their pets' activities and needs.
- Employ animal handling techniques and restraint methods as necessary, while maintaining a calm and positive environment for the pets.
- Ensure all pets receive proper care, including feeding, exercise, and grooming as required.
Training
We will provide extensive online and in person training to ensure you're able to provide the best possible experience for both our clients and their pets. Online training will include pet sitter and pet first aid & CPR certification.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $400.00 - $1,600.00 per month
Expected hours: 5 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Hourly pay
- Supplemental income
- Tips
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $400 - $1,600