Weekend Only Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Since 2021, Funky Bunch Pet Care has been the #1 dog-walking and pet-sitting company in the Springfield area. We are NOW HIRING!

Schedule:

• Weekends only; you can choose from early morning, midday, and evening.
• Ideal candidates are freelance professionals, stay-at-home parents, teachers, and retired professionals.
• Must be consistently available on weekends.
• This role is designed to be part-time, and many of our employees have other professional or educational commitments.

Location:

• This position is centered in services in Springfield, Nixa, Battlefield, and surrounding areas (65810, 65807, 65809, 65804, 65783, 65714, 65619, 65742, 65721).
• We service parts of Greene County and Christian County.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting at $15/hour

$500 - $1500 / month (earnings based on staff member availability, performance, and client demand)

• Client Gratuity.
• Bonuses are based on performance.
• Promotional opportunities for motivated and dedicated staff.
• Optional compensation for mileage.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Pet Care Experience - personal, professional, or volunteer experience.
• Must have the ability to work with a variety of dog and cat breeds and sizes.
• Must have recent experience in a demanding, detail-oriented position.
• High-level timeliness and accountability.
• An eye for detail and a passion for completion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and walk briskly for 30 minutes at a time.
• Have your own functional and reliable transportation.
• Have a modern smartphone capable of running modern iOS or Android software.
• Preferred candidates will have experience practicing safety procedures in the workplace.
• All candidates must have patience and empathy for all animals. We are a fear-free/force-free business.

Responsible for the following:

• Providing care to animals (mainly dogs and cats), including walking, feeding, waste removal, medications, and other tasks as needed.
• Communicate with staff, clients, and management via voice, messaging, and email.
• Participates as a team member in company training, education, events, and programs.
• Local marketing efforts in the service area of Funky Bunch Pet Care.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: On the road