Professional Dog Walker & Small Animal Sitter

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Come, Sit, Stay, a local dog walking and pet sitting company, seeks reliable, trustworthy, experienced dog walker & cat sitter in area of Minneapolis. You must currently live in the Twin Cities and be able to start as soon as possible. The position ranges from 20 to 28 hours per week, averaging approximately 23 hours/week.

Please only apply if you are available Monday - Friday 9am-3:30pm. See note at the bottom of the post about a cover letter.

There is day to day variability in the hours but a busy day would be 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM and a slow day may be 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. All team members will also work 4 weekends (8 days) and 2 holiday periods (6 days) within a calendar year. The work hours on these 14 days will fall between 8am and 8pm.

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Driver's License
• Previous or current ownership of a dog and/or cat
• Bonus if you have professional dog walking or dog daycare experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Walk a variety of dog breeds and sizes between the hours of 9 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday and occasional weekends (4 per year - 8 days total) and holidays (2 per year - 6 days total) in all weather.
• Visit and care for cats, rabbits, birds, and other domesticated pets.
• Drive between client's residences utilizing personal vehicle.
• Follow client and company specified instructions on pet care/walking routines.
• Communicate with clients on a regular basis to relay service summaries and gather information on service needs.
• Communicate with company management regarding updates to client or pet needs and schedule.
• Maintain an organized schedule with frequent variations and track this schedule via computer and smart phone.

Qualifications and Skills

• General knowledge of dog walking collars and harnesses
• Understanding of general cat care such as feeding, providing water, and cleaning litter boxes
• Ability to recognize animal body language
• Experience administering oral, topical, and injected medicines a plus
• Capability to love all animals
• Patience, as you will be working with a variety of pet temperaments and a wide range of clients
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills as you will be traveling between multiple client locations
• Self motivated and comfortable working independently
• Ability to address and solve stressful situations
• Consistent access to a vehicle and ability to transport animals
• Ownership of a smart phone with data plan and daily access to a computer/email/internet.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, restrain a large dog, and work outside in all weather conditions.

If you are interested in applying for this position please respond, answering the following questions in the cover letter section and including you resume and any questions of your own.

Only candidates answering these questions in the Cover Letter field will be considered.

1. Please list name, phone number, email, and current address or cross streets.

2. Provide your availability for weekdays.

3. Are you available for the weekend and holiday requirements (as listed in this job positing)?

4. What experience do you have working with and caring for animals?

6. Why are you interested in becoming a dog walker & cat sitter?

7. Why are you interested in position that is primarily working outside?

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to complete a criminal background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN (Required)

Work Location: On the road