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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.
$31,006 / year median in North Carolina
+16% projected growth
Job Description
We offer:
Paid online training Paid in-person training with a seasoned member of our team Tips 100% yours to keep Pay & Benefits... Employees are paid \"per visit\". The more clients you serve, the more you can earn. Paid training for all employees.Job Duties and Requirements Include:
Travel to clients' homes independently to visit and care for assigned animals. Based on the client's preference, this may include dog walks, fenced in yard time and/or indoor playtime. Flexibility in scheduling. Employees must be available on short notice since some of our clients request same day service. Excellent customer service. Provide support and excellent service to clients, respond to feedback, issues and concerns with a positive attitude. Must have reliable transportation that meets insurability and safety standards. Animal lovers only. Employees must love getting affection from four-legged friends of all types and sizes!!Pet Care:
giving lots of TLC, walking dogs, feeding pets, scooping kitty litter, administering medication when needed, cleaning pet bowls, and picking up after pets outside.Basic Home Care:
Our employees also help clients with typical home care duties including bringing in the mail/packages, taking out the trash, watering plants, and rotating lights as requested. All employees must have a smartphone to communicate with the team. More about theDog Walker and Vacation Pet Sitter Positions:
Mid-day Dog Walker Position:
Shift Option #1: Weekdays 10 am to 3 pmVacation Pet Sitter Position:
Shift Option #2: Mornings and Evenings (7 am- 9:30 am and 6 pm
- 9 pm) Monday to Friday Shift Option #3: Mornings and Evenings (7 am
- 9:30 am and 6 pm
- 9 pm) Friday to Sunday Shift Option #4: Mornings to Mid-Afternoons (7 am to 3 pm) Monday to Friday Shift Option #5: Mornings to Mid-Afternoons (7 am to 3 pm) Friday to Sunday Shift Option #6: Thursday and Friday Evenings (6 pm to 9 pm) and Weekends (7 am to 9 pm) Shift Option #7: Monday to Wednesday Evenings (6 pm to 9 pm) Ready to join the team!