Pet Care Specialist - Day Time

About Us

Steamboat Pets is a small business providing the highest quality pet care in Steamboat Springs, CO and the surrounding area. We are professional, communicative and always prioritize the well-being of the pets in our care.

We are seeking a dedicated part time Pet Care Specialist to join our team specifically for day time services. This role has flexible hours, working anywhere from 10 to 20 hours per week depending on availability and performance. If you have a passion for animals and enjoy caring for pets, keep reading!

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care to pets in their own homes or at designated locations.
• Private dog walks, pet drop-in visits or hourly sitting, cat drop-in visits, and 1-3 small group hikes possible every week. Schedule is based on your availability and service demand; may be inconsistent.
• Feed, water and exercise pets as needed.
• Monitor pets for any health or behavioral issues and report concerns.
• Ensure pets have clean living spaces and comfortable environments.
• Follow specific care instructions provided by pet owners.
• Maintain a log of activities and any notable observations during walk, hikes and pet sitting sessions.
• Administer oral or topical medications as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in pet sitting, animal handling, or related field.
• Ability to handle multiple animals with care, compassion and leadership.
• Strong customer service skills and an excellent communicator to interact effectively with pet owners.
• Capable of heavy lifting when necessary for larger animals or dogs that pull on leash and walking several miles.
• We work in ALL weather conditions, so you must be comfortable driving, walking, and working in heat, rain, blizzards, and winter conditions.
• You will be expected to use your own vehicle; and it must be a reliable car with AWD or 4WD, snow tires, drivers license, valid registration and insurance.
• You must have a smart phone with a working camera and be comfortable working independently via your phone.
• You must have customer service skills with attention to detail.
• You must be comfortable cleaning up after animals.
• Excellent time management skills; holiday availability.

Other - Please Read

• We do not guarantee hours and your schedule will change week-to-week.
• You keep all your tips. We do not pool tips, so they will be inconsistent
• Looking for someone who can provide consistency for our beloved clients and their pets. This looks like a person who is planning to reside in Routt County long term (no plan to move within the next 5 years and can work for Steamboat Pets regardless of the season.

Please provide relevant pet care experience and two professional references to be considered for an interview - thanks!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Experience:

• Pet care: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and Registration (Required)

Location:

• Steamboat Springs, CO (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Steamboat Springs, CO (Required)

Work Location: In person