Dog Walker and Pet Sitter (Afternoon/Evening)

Immediate opening for candidates with experience only!

We're searching for experienced, reliable individuals with a passion for pet care. We value long-term commitment and seek candidates with strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Located in Norton, MA and servicing a 10-mile radius, we provide pet sitting and dog walking to a range of animals.

This position would be Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to 10pm or 3pm to 10pm.

We are NOT hiring anyone who does not have animal experience at this time.

Must be 18 or older and live local to Norton, MA.

Responsibilities, include but not limited to:

• Drive to clients home and local trails
• Walk dogs on a regular basis, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Monitor all pets for any signs of distress or illness during visits
• Follow specific instructions for each individual visit
• Clean up after all pets and dispose of waste properly
• Ensure pet safety and home security
• display loyalty, willingness to learn, and discipline

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience in pet care (required)
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record (required)
• Must pass a background check (required)
• Smartphone for app usage (required)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to handle and restrain dogs as well as other animals of various sizes and temperaments
• Physical fitness and ability to handle heavy lifting
• Familiarity with equine care is a plus but not required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• This position is not at a facility, do you have your own reliable vehicle to drive to client homes in all weather conditions? We do visits 365 days a year in all weather conditions. Must have another form of transportation in the event your vehicle is not reliable that day.
• Can you commit to every Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to 10pm, 3pm to 10pm or 4pm to 10 pm?

Work Location: On the road