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Out-U-Go!

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter (Must Live in or 5 mins from Downers Grove)

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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

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Job Description

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter (Must Live in or 5 mins from Downers Grove) Out-U-Go!
  • 4.3 Downers Grove, IL Job Details Part-time $20
  • $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid training 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Serving Pet care experience in outdoor settings Dog handling Pet care experience in client's home Full Job Description
ABOUT US
Since 1996 Out-U-Go! has been the premier Dog Walking and Pet Sitting service of the Western Suburbs. We're a team of upbeat and supportive humans who believe that pets are people too!
DOG WALKER RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Location
  • must live in Downers Grove or no further than 5 minutes from Downers Grove. Candidates who live in Chicago, Joliet, Aurora, Naperville, etc. will NOT be considered. Please only apply if you live in or no further than 5 minutes from Downers Grove .
  • Days and Hours
  • Monday
  • Friday 10am to 2pm.
  • Visits
  • Each visit you'll walk with the dog(s), play with them, sometimes serve a meal, and always provide lots of love
OUT-U-GO!
TRAINING & SUPPORT:
  • Office Team
  • Our experienced office team is always available to help and support you during all of your visits
  • Dog Walk University
  • All new staff on our team are trained at our very own Dog Walk U. It's our classroom training where you'll learn all the basics about providing awesome dog walking
  • Field Training
  • All our new dog walkers are mentored by one of our senior sitters for multiple days while out visiting pups in the field
WHAT IS REQUIRED
  • Must Love of Dogs
  • Phone with Data
  • for checking in & out of visits
  • Car
  • for getting to & from visits
  • Positive Attitude
WHY PET SITTING WITH OUT-U-GO!
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Work Independently
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00
  • $28.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training Referral program
Compensation Package:
Bonus opportunities
Tips Experience:
Pet Care (Professional or Personal): 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Employee Stock Options (ESOs)