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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
- then this is the perfect job for you!
Other advantages:
Very flexible hours- run your errands or go to class in between appts as long as it works with the timeframes needed. Streamlined communication
- manage your whole job and route from your phone Relaxed work environment
- comfortable clothes encouraged.
Job Requirements:
Must live in our service area Have your own dependable registered & insured vehicle and a valid driver's license- you will need to travel to/from clients' homes. Have a smart phone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able to operate one
- employees use our app for sending updates to clients, navigating to jobs, and tracking time and mileage. Be available for the shifts
- especially looking for help on weekends, Thanksgiving and Christmas Be comfortable walking dogs in all types of weather
- rain, snow, and heat. We are a year-round service and dogs still need to be taken out and exercised. We do have restrictions and safety measures for extreme weather. Must ADORE animals…and realize that working with them isn't glamorous (aka we clean up pet messes!) Be able to pass a background check
- Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $15.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement On-the-job training Application Question(s): Are you willing to work with birds and reptiles in addition to furry friends?License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)Work Location:
Multiple locationsBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Transportation
- Dental Insurance