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Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
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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.
$32,819 / year median in Maryland
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- Morning, evening, and weekend walks/visits
- Pet sitting and walks for regular workday or out-of-town clients
- Services also available for cats and other small family pets
- At home 24-hour pet sitting
- 7pm to 7am Pet sitting Join our pet services team at Woofie's of Bethesda.
Responsibilities:
- Visits with dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, or reptiles
- Supply exercise to the pet through walking, backyard play, and indoor play as needed
- Feed and provide fresh water when needed
- Give medications when necessary
- Offer friendly and reliable services
- Communicate with client via our app to share information from the day's visit
- Communicate with back-office team members as necessary
Qualifications:
- Applicants should be capable of walking, exercising, and handling the pet
- Experience with pets is preferred but not required, as training is provided
- Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screen
- Customer service experience is a plus
- This job operates in clients' homes and outdoors; necessary equipment includes a reliable vehicle and a smartphone Woofie's LLC, an affiliate of Authority Brands Inc.