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Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
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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
Job Description
- Provide dog walking and pet sitting visits in clients' homes
- Care for dogs, cats, and other household pets
- Follow detailed instructions for each pet and household
- Provide food, water, medications when instructed, walks, playtime, and lots of love
- Send updates and photos to clients after visits
- Communicate professionally with clients and our team
- Maintain a high level of reliability and punctuality
- Complete occasional overnight and extended-care services when available What We're Looking For
- Reliable and dependable — our clients are counting on you!
- Genuine love for dogs, cats, and animals of all kinds
- Comfortable caring for pets of different sizes, ages, and personalities
- Responsible and trustworthy
- Strong communication skills
- Able to work independently and follow detailed instructions
- Comfortable using a scheduling/communication app
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be willing to travel between client homes
- Previous pet care experience is preferred but not required
- Must be able to pass a background check Schedule This position is part-time and flexible, making it a great fit for someone looking for consistent supplemental income.
- Work with animals every day!
- Flexible scheduling
- Support from a small, close-knit team
- Established local company with a strong client base
- Opportunity for consistent, long-term work
- Fully insured and bonded company
- All team members are background-checked and trained in pet first aid/CPR
- Opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients and their pets If you are dependable, caring, and would treat every pet like your own, we would love to hear from you!
Pay:
$14.00- $35.