Job Description
Dog Walker and Pet Sitters required ( Part time )
To Swadlincote and surrounding areas
Do you love Animals? You may be perfect for our current dog walker and petsitter job opening. We are looking for 2 new staff members who want to help owners provide the highest level of care for their pets when they can’t do it themselves.
You should have experience working with animals and be knowledgeable about the general needs of dogs, cats and other small pets (Pet ownership and previous pet sitting experience are both acceptable). You will be responsible for offering general care for a range of animals, along with walking and cleaning up after dogs of every breed and size. You should be fairly fit and enjoy the outdoors, whatever the British weather throws at you.
Job Responsibilities
Clean up after, groom, exercise and provide care for cats, dogs and other small pets including dog walking services and litter box and cage cleaning at clients' homes.
Observe outdoor and indoor play to ensure the safety of the pet
Feed and provide water, based upon client instructions which may be very detailed and must be followed as given.
Respect clients’ homes and personal property when on-site offering pet sitting services, including clearing up any pet messes.
Provide additional customer service as requested by clients which may include picking up mail, watering plants and opening and closing curtains and sending reports after each pet visit.
Job Skills & Qualifications
Must passionately care for animals fo all types.
Experience in pet care required. Care of horses would be an advantage but not essential.
Have a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.
Pass a criminal background check.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Have a phone with the ability to take photos and have mobile internet access.
Ability to work during holiday times and the occasional weekend.
We do offer overnight stays in clients' homes so we are also looking for staff that can cover this service on a self employed basis.
Maintain a degree of flexibility as sometimes appointments can be shifted, added or canceled due to changes in client's schedules.
What you get in return
Lots of doggy kisses, wagging tails and happy clients.
A guaranteed 8 hours work per week and this is an employed position.
The opportunity to gain a Pet first aid qualification.
Convenient easy to use scheduling app, so you can see which jobs have been allocated to
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
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