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Glad Wags Professional Pet Care Services

Dog Walker/Cat Sitter

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$32,990 / year median in Florida

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

We're looking for local animal lovers to join our team! Glad Wags is a locally owned and operated professional pet care company in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. If you love the outdoors and enjoy walking, we have many four-legged clients who would love to join you! We care for dogs of all sizes and breeds with varying activity levels. Our sitters enjoy walks with the pups and indoor playtime, yard play, and even pool time (when requested). Along with outdoor time, our furry friends often enjoy additional one-on-one time with their sitter for extra cuddles and a nice brushing. In turn, you'll receive loads of luv 'n licks! Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes mutual respect, compassion for all animals, and kindness and patience toward our clients and their pets. We enjoy a casual working environment and thoroughly enjoy the solitude of walking a dog or petting a cat. Being in their presence and soaking up their amazing energy makes this the best job ever! Our sitters come from all walks of life, from scientists to social workers. This is an ideal position if you're looking for supplemental income. We invite college students, retirees, vet techs, kennel techs, or any active person who genuinely loves animals to pursue this rewarding and fun pet care opportunity. Our sitters share these amazing traits and skills, and we can't wait to speak with you if you do, too! Patient Responsible Reliable Excellent time-management skills Detail-oriented Great sense of direction Excellent verbal communication Excellent written communication, proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation Knowledgeable of how to use a smartphone and its camera features Able to work major holidays Benefits that you'll love? W2 Employee Only (Position is not a seasonal or contract position) $14/hr - Starting pay Tips (average ~$1-2/per hr) Paid Drive Time Mileage Reimbursement Liability Insurance & Bonding Workers' Compensation Training & Field Support So if you want to wear a T-shirt and shorts to work, get kisses all day, and enjoy glad wags when you walk in every door, this may be the job for you. We'd love to chat!
Job Type:
Part-time Benefits:
Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid, on-the-job training
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
From $14.00 per hour Application Question(s): Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Are you able to work a partial day on major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve)? Availability is mandatory for this position. Are you able to work year-round? This is not a seasonal position. Do you live within 3 miles of our service area of Lakewood Ranch, FL? Applicants must be 18 or older to apply. Are you 18 years of age or older? This position is for 10-15 hrs per week, possibly more during holidays. Does this work for you? We are hiring for day, and evening shifts, including weekends. What is your preference? Days shifts start at 7:00 a.m.; evening shifts end at 9:15 p.m. Tell us why you want to be a dog walker/pet sitter and what you love about animals.
Work Location:
In person