Pet Care Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Pet Sitting Associate

Reports to: Owner

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary:

This position will fulfill pet-sitting assignments by providing exceptional customer service and demonstrating a genuine passion for the care of animals. The Pet Sitting Associate will meet and exceed client expectations of pet care through various activities such as the proper feeding, watering, medicating, brushing or combing, and exercising and cleaning up after animals under their care. This position is required to watch the animals closely to ensure they are in good health and keep records on the animals’ health, feedings, behaviors and medications which they must be able to articulate in daily log notes left for the clients.

Essential Job Functions:

• Will provide care for animals that are feathered, furry, or finned
• Must act responsibly, professionally and with a high level of care and patience, to feed, walk, medicate, and observe behavior in pets
• Must be able to provide pet visits during scheduled times
• Watch animals closely to ensure they are in good health and are required to exercise animals which may include high energy dog walks of up to one hour per visit
• Demonstrates understanding of basic pet behavior, including stress, aggression, pain and fear, and is able to manage pets safely and effectively
• Maintains records on animals’ health, feedings, behaviors and medications which should be clearly articulated in daily log notes left for clients
• Will clean up pet-related accidents and paw prints on flooring
• May escort animals in your care to and from a veterinarian’s visit, a groomer’s appointment or a stay at a doggie day care
• May be responsible for client’s mail, plants, adjusting lights/curtains/blinds for security and taking out the trash while assuring the client's home is maintained upon their return

Pay: $12.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training

Work Location: In person