Chicagoland Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Green Paws Chicago • Chicago, IL

4d • $34,000 - $42,000

About The Position

Green Paws Chicago is proud to have a team of dedicated Pet Care Specialists with a passion for animals that translates into better care. Our employees set the standard for customer service and pet advocacy, walking dogs, visiting cats/small animals, and servicing clients (the four-legged and two-legged ones!) with the love and care they deserve. We are committed to social responsibility, constantly exploring ways that we can improve our impact within the community. We are grateful for the camaraderie and resilience of the Green Paws Team as we have navigated the challenges of these past few years together, finding new and creative ways to engage the community of Chicago pet owners. We are currently looking for a Pet Care Specialist (Dog Walker) to join our team of pet-loving individuals. This is an opportunity to thrive in an independent work environment, enjoy the fresh air, get exercise walking, and spend your time improving the lives of dogs and cats while earning a living. This position is full-time, and to be able to maintain a flexible schedule, our newest Pet Care Specialist should have at least 6-8 hours of open availability between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday. You should also be available on some evenings and weekends and ideally be open to overnight sittings. We look for a minimum of a one-year commitment. Pet care experience strongly preferred. Immediate opportunities across the Chicagoland area!

Requirements

• Excellent pet handling skills and pet intuition. You must be comfortable working with dogs of varying sizes and breeds.
• Dependability and trustworthiness, strong time management skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, able to remain professional and courteous with customers at all times
• Comfortable and adept at getting around the city safely
• Strong sense of direction and ability to navigate Chicago effectively
• Able to work through all seasons and weather that Chicago has to offer! This is a four Season job and pets need to be taken care of in all types of weather
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with dogs and/or cats is preferred, including your own pets, volunteering at shelters, pet sitting, grooming or training (veterinary techs, groomers, trainers)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Access to Supplemental Insurance and Retirement Savings
• Workload Flexibility, how much you earn is largely determined by you and the workload you take on (additional pay available for evening and weekend work)
• We only do private walks; i.e., visits with one family’s pet(s) at a time -- no pack walking
• Optimized geographic routes and schedules with regular clients and pets
• Office support to manage client relationships and marketing
• Our Pet Care Specialists set their own schedules, largely determining their own income earning potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed