Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
About The Position
Pup Culture is hiring dog walkers/pet sitters in the Twin Cities service area. This is a part-time position perfect for freelancers, entrepreneurs, artists, retirees, stay-at-home parents, or anyone looking for a career working with animals and who has availability during weekdays. The role involves providing safe, individualized dog walks and cat sitting services to over 400 active clients. The company is a woman-owned, highly rated pet care provider that values client connections, pet safety, integrity, honesty, teamwork, inclusivity, communication, and client experience.
Requirements
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and be resourceful.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong animal intuition skills and confidence with animals.
- Must be an animal-lover with endless amounts of patience.
- Availability between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday-Friday.
- Able to make a long-term commitment.
- Must have a smart phone and computer with internet access.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Live in or near the service area.
- Flexible schedule.
- Able to walk in all weather.
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a freelancer, entrepreneur, artist, retiree, or stay-at-home parent.
- Looking for a career working with animals.
Responsibilities
- Perform 4-10 dog walks or pet sitting visits per day.
- Complete visits back-to-back within a certain time frame.
- Provide updates to clients through a communication system.
- Walk dogs and care for pets in various weather conditions.
- Maintain client connections and ensure pet safety.
Benefits
- All the slobbery dog kisses and kitty head butts that you can handle
- Win every step challenge you enter
- Experience the MN seasons with a dog by your side
- Opportunities to advance in our company
- $16+ per hour + tips
- $.25 mileage reimbursement
- Health Insurance for 30+ hours per week
- Discounted pet care
- Paid time off
- Paid pet first aid/CPR training certification
- Stipend for additional animal training
- Protected by workers comp and liability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
