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Floofins And Company
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker - Weekends
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$29,825 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker•Weekends Floofins And Company Clarendon Hills, IL Job Details Part-time $15•$22 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Company Overview Floofins & Company is a family-owned, professional dog walking and pet-sitting company serving families throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Our Southeast Territory includes Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, La Grange, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, and surrounding communities. The Opportunity We're looking for dependable Pet Sitters / Dog Walkers to join our weekend team. This is a great fit for someone who wants consistent weekend work, enjoys caring for animals, and prefers an active, independent role. Team members provide both dog walking and in-home pet sitting, with weekend shifts generally falling into one of two coverage windows: 6:00 AM-2:00 PM or 2:00 PM-10:00 PM . You do not need to be available for both shifts. We're looking for people who can reliably commit to at least one of these time blocks. What You'll Do Complete scheduled dog walks and in-home pet-care visits. Provide feeding, fresh water, litter care, and other individualized pet-care routines. Complete morning or evening potty breaks and check-ins as scheduled. Administer pet medications when required. Send real-time visit updates and photos to clients through our mobile app. Maintain a reliable weekend route between client homes in all weather conditions. What Success Looks Like Within your first 6-12 months, success means: Consistently completing assigned weekend visits accurately and on time. Building trust with clients through dependable communication and quality pet care. Following pet-care instructions carefully, including medication and special needs. Managing your weekend route efficiently and reliably. Becoming a dependable part of the team for recurring weekend coverage. What We're Looking For Reliable weekend availability for at least one of our two coverage windows: 6:00 AM-2:00 PM or 2:00 PM-10:00 PM. Ability to work approximately 5-10 hours per weekend . Personal transportation and a reasonable commute to the Southeast Territory. Dependability, strong communication, and attention to detail. Comfort working independently between client homes in varying weather conditions. Ability to commit to the role for at least 6-12 months. Willingness to work holidays when scheduled, as pet care continues year-round. Willingness to complete reference checks, a background check, and drug screening. Compensation and Benefits Part-time W-2 employment. Approximately 5-10 hours per weekend. $15•17/hour base pay. Average earnings of $18•22/hour including tips. $0.76/mile mileage reimbursement. Paid training. Pet CPR and First Aid Certification provided. Paid time off. Holiday bonuses. Supportive management. Work Location /