What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Walker and Pet Sitter position at Texas Pet Concierge, LLC?
We're looking for a Dog Walker and Cat Sitter who can provide daily care for our beloved pets. The ideal candidate for this position will be proactive, punctual, excellent at communication, thoughtful, and dedicated to making sure our dogs and cats are healthy and happy throughout the day. In addition to walking our dogs and administering medication to cats and dogs (as needed), the ideal candidate will also be tasked with enrichment play and light cleaning as necessary. Litter boxes and water bowls to be scooped and refreshed every visit, as needed.
Responsibilities and expectations:
- Take care of dogs, cats, and home and leave the space cleaner than you found it
- Must provide detailed note and photos to client via the client portal after each visit
- Detail oriented and Type-A personality preferred
- Walk dogs in a safe environment using proper dog walking techniques.
- Know the needs of certain breeds of dog and accommodate accordingly.
- Follow unique detailed instructions from client to client.
- Occasionally take care of basic veterinary needs for the dogs (Medicine administration, first aid, etc.)
- Comfortable handling cats and dogs
- Know how to use a leash and collar properly to walk a dog.
- Have a liking to cats and dogs and hands on experience with both
- Flexible hours & availability most weekends and holidays, or week days, mid day.
- Must pass a criminal and driving background check.
- Must be willing and able to drive location to location and keep track of personal mileage for tax purposes
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Pet sitting: 2 years (Preferred)
- Dog walking: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $15 - $25