Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Overview
Join our vibrant team as a Dog Walker and Pet Sitter, where your passion for animals and energetic personality will shine! In this role, you’ll provide essential care and companionship to pets of all sizes and breeds, ensuring their happiness, safety, and well-being. You’ll be the trusted caregiver responsible for walking dogs, feeding pets, administering basic health checks, and offering peace of mind to pet owners while they’re away. This paid position offers a dynamic environment where every day brings new furry friends and exciting challenges!

Duties

• Walk dogs of various breeds and sizes, ensuring they get proper exercise and mental stimulation.
• Provide pet sitting services including feeding, administering medication if needed, and maintaining routines.
• Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques and animal handling skills.
• Perform basic pet grooming tasks such as brushing fur or cleaning ears to keep pets comfortable.
• Recognize signs of distress or health issues; communicate observations to pet owners or veterinary professionals when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment during pet care visits, including kennel cleaning if applicable.
• Offer additional services like pet grooming or light training to enhance pet well-being.

Experience

• Prior experience in dog handling, pet sitting, or animal care is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of dog training techniques and veterinary procedures is a strong plus.
• Experience working with animals in veterinary clinics, veterinary technician roles, or as veterinary assistants is advantageous.
• Familiarity with animal restraint methods and pet grooming practices enhances your effectiveness.
• Background in animal handling across different species such as equine (horses) or other domestic animals is beneficial.
• Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and address their concerns confidently.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for transporting supplies or assisting larger animals. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to make a positive impact on pets’ lives while building valuable experience in animal care!

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Fuel reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Tell me why you want to be a pet sitter ?

Tell me about the love you have for animals ?
why should I consider you for this postion ?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Coweta County, GA (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road