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Barkside Bay

Pet Care Specialist

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $33,280/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Erie, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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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.

$33,103 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview:

We're currently hiring Weekend & Evening Pet Care Specialists to join our professional, pet-loving team. This role is perfect for someone looking for meaningful, flexible work with animals and a consistent weekend schedule. As a Pet Care Specialist, you'll be responsible for providing care to pets in their homes while their owners are away. Weekend and evening care is one of our most in-demand services, and we aim to set our clients at ease by sending reliable, thoughtful professionals they can count on.

What You'll Do:

Provide In-Home Pet Visits:

Feed, clean up after, and offer companionship to dogs, cats, and other household pets while their owners are away.

Follow Detailed Care Instructions:

Each pet is unique. You'll follow feeding schedules, medications, and behavior notes exactly as written in our easy to use app.

Send Visit Updates:

Share written updates and photos through our app so pet parents feel connected and reassured.

Handle Light Home Tasks:

Bring in packages, water plants, adjust lights or blinds. Be a

Trusted, Familiar Face:

Pets and clients rely on consistency. You'll be part of a team that values long-term client relationships and excellent service.

What We're Looking For:

Weekend and occasional weekly evening availability (

Note:

You won't be working every hour of the weekend, just scheduled for specific visit blocks based on your availability and our needs. Weekend and occasional weekly evening availability is required, not full coverage.) Comfort working independently and entering clients' homes Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and access to a smartphone Professional, mature communication Experience with animals Able to pass a background check Willingness to occasionally work holidays Perks of the

Job:

Flexible, meaningful work Supportive management and scheduling team Trusted by hundreds of loyal clients A chance to spend your day with animals A workplace built on trust, professionalism, and compassion

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training

Work Location:

On the road