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Pet Sitter and 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.
$33,412 / year median in New Jersey
+11% projected growth
Job Description
LOVES DOGS
, we provide the highest standard of positively reinforced, force-free in-home pet care. Founded in 2024, we're a quickly growing team of CPPS™ and Fear Free™ certified pet care professionals who make sure every dog and cat in our care gets the love, safety, and enrichment they deserve. We're seeking a professional Pet Sitter and Dog Walker to join our team of pet care specialists right here in Essex County. The Parameters Hours range from 0 to 20 hours per week , based entirely on client demand. You must have your own reliable personal vehicle to travel between client homes ( no public transportation or rideshares ). What We're Looking For A basic familiarity with dog and cat body language and behavior.Ironclad dependability:
Our furry friends count on us to show up every single time . We do not cancel on our clients— Ever. Lightning fast responsiveness, so our clients never have to wait to feel heard. A minimum of 3 days and 15 hours per week of scheduling availability. Why You'll Love Working With Us You're a W2 employee with entitlements like paid sick leave and worker's compensation insurance, not an independent contractor left to figure out taxes on your own. Paid drive time plus mileage reimbursement options so your vehicle expenses are covered.We stack bonuses:
Heavy bonus culture for multi-pet visits, off-hours shifts, stellar performance, and more.Plenty of perks:
Holiday pay, wellness perks (massages, yoga, audiobooks), and monthly awards. Lots of fantastic dogs and cats waiting to meet you.Equal Opportunity Employer:
If you're compassionate, competent, and dependable, you're family here.Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$19.00 - $22.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program Application Question(s): What's your experience with handling dogs and cats? Include personal, professional, volunteer, and otherwise. We're looking for individuals interested in longer term engagement. This is NOT a seasonal position. Please list the days per week and times per day that you're available to work. This position does NOT guarantee hours. It is strictly dependent on client demand. You may have some weeks with 0 hours, and some weeks with 25 hours. Explain in detail why this arrangement works for you, practically and financially. Public transportation, ride sharing services, and having someone drive you areNOT ACCEPTABLE
for this position. This role requires driving to 4-5 different client locations throughout Essex County each workday. How will you meet these requirements?Work Location:
On the roadBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance