What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Sitter/Dog Walker For Virginia Beach and Norfolk position at Stable Hands Pet Care and Services?
Looking to work with animals?
Enjoy working outside?
Stable Hands Pet Care and Services is looking for a self motivated hard worker looking to join a team in a growing industry.
Pet sitting and dog walking is a thriving industry and Stable Hands is looking for motivated individuals to help us to continue to grow.
Our ideal pet sitting and dog walking candidate will possess the following:
Time management
Punctuality
Good organizational skills
Strong background in animal care
A basic understanding of animal's needs and body language
Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written
Familiarity with cell phone applications
Responds in a timely manner to client or office queries
High School diploma preferred
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Traveling to the pets homes to provide care (clients typically located in a 7 mile radius from your home)
- At visits you can expect walks, yard time, cleaning of bowls, feed areas, litter boxes and litter areas, play and snuggle time with the pets. As well as a few home sitting chores, such as mail collection, trash bin duties, Lights and blind rotations, etc.
- Medicate pets as needed and instructed. This includes pills, liquid, topical, and sub-q (training offered)
- Employees will use their smart phones to access company app to maintain time clock, as well as submit visit reports to clients/office.
- Typical work hours will be as client requested 5am-8am, 10am-3pm, 4pm-9pm, or overnight 8pm-6am (sleeping expected) as a general guide.
- 20-30 hours average weekly, with higher volume times for overnight bookings, high travel weeks, to include on and around holidays. Asked to work 2-3 weekends a month . (shifts vary on weekends, as traveling clients submit schedule request) Asked to work at least 2-3 holidays through out the year.
-Prefer evening, and overnight availability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Application Question(s):
- What is your home address, or closest cross streets?
- Are there any days, shifts, or hours you will not work?
- Do you have access to reliable transportation and are capable of traveling within a seven mile radius?
Experience:
- Pet Care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $15 - $25