Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Do you love hanging out with animals? Do you want to be outdoors and get some exercise? This job is for you! Well-established professional service Little Rascals Dog Walking & Pet Sitting is hiring. We require 2-3 part-time team members. *We work holidays and weekends.

Please, YOU MUST HAVE A VEHICLE, be at least 21 AND LIVE IN LONG BEACH IN ORDER TO APPLY. Anywhere else you will burn too much gas going from client to client and to/from home.

Duties include- dog walking, pet sitting (visiting pets in clients' homes when they travel), pet taxi, and more.

Qualifications and Skills

• Be passionate about animals
• Have animal experience (please outline in resume, can be your own pets)
• Be available for shifts Mon thru Fri during the day. Weekends and evening shifts are a big plus.
• Be able to walk dogs of all sizes and be able to climb stairs.
• Own your own reliable vehicle and have a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Own a smart cell phone and respond to calls and texts in a timely manner.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be reliable, honest, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to problem solve, have good time management skills, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be dedicated and have a strong work ethic.
• Be flexible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive to and from client homes for pet sitting and dog walking visits.
• May need to walk multiple dogs within one household at once for up to one hour (no more than two dogs at a time).
• General care of dogs including feeding, cleanup (yup! picking up poop), and at times, administering medicine.
• Responsible for following a schedule of walks/visits that is provided in order to meet our clients' needs. May have last-minute walks or cancellations.
• Regular check-ins throughout the day, including photos and client updates.
• May have the opportunity to work hourly shifts at our private daycare facility.
• *Opportunity to earn additional income for overnight/in-home care needs.

This work will be busier during holidays and summer. There is bonus pay for holidays. Some clients tip as well. Job hours may fluctuate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.75 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: On the road