Pet Sitter and Dog Walker

Job Overview:
Woofie’s Pet Service in The Woodlands has an opening for a Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter who will care for clients’ pets by providing them with exercise and occasional meals.

Design your own schedule! This position offers a variety of possible job options; employees can choose which type of visit they would be interested in:

• Morning, evening and weekend walks/ visits
• Pet sitting and walks for regular workday or out of town clients
• At home 24 hr. Pet sitting
• 7pm to 7am Pet sitting

Responsibilities:

• Visits with dogs, cats, small mammals, birds or reptiles
• Give exercise to the pet through walking, backyard play, and indoor play as needed
• Provide basic obedience training during walks, reinforcing good behavior
• Monitor the health and well-being of each dog, reporting any concerns to the supervisor
• Clean up after dogs during walks, disposing of waste properly
• Follow specific instructions for each dog's care, including medication administration if necessary
• Communicate with clients via our app in a professional and friendly manner, providing updates on their pets as needed
• Communicate with back-office team members as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants should be capable of walking, exercising, and handling the pet
• Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screen
• Customer service experience is a plus
• This job operates in clients’ homes and outdoors; necessary equipment includes a reliable vehicle and a smartphone
• Experience with pets is preferred but not required, as training is provided

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vet tech experience (i.e., nail trimming, ear cleaning, tooth brushing, etc.)
• Puppy experience (i.e., potty training, socializing)
• Knowledge of basic dog behavior and training techniques is a plus
• Elderly dog experience (i.e., administering medication, end of life care)

If you have a passion for working with animals and enjoy being outdoors, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume highlighting any relevant experience in pet care or animal handling.

Woofie’s LLC, an affiliate of Authority Brands Inc., was founded in 2004 and has been franchising since 2018 with locations nationwide. Woofie’s is the first in the professional pet care services industry to offer the combined services of pet sitting, dog walking, and mobile pet spa services. They are further set apart by their completely customizable service menu and focus on personalized customer care. Woofie’s has been consistently awarded as a top pet care services provider by the Loudoun Times-Mirror, the Washingtonian, Posh Seven magazine, and Northern Virginia magazine.

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Woofie’s, not Woofie’s Franchising SPE, LLC, or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: On the road