Pet Care Professional - DOG WALKER
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Job Location:
Alexandria - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 24
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PART TIME Must be available M-F 10:00AM - 3:00PM
The Unleashed Pet LLC is seeking dynamic individuals to join our pet care team! In this role you will have hands-on experience providing quality care to our clients pets making sure they get exercise nourishment and affection while their owners are away. This is an excellent fit for anyone who loves working with animals and helping to ensure that they are happy safe and well taken care of.
Our company is a local woman-owned service that has provided in-home pet sitting and dog walking to our community for the past 8 years. Our tight-knit staff services Alexandria and immediate surrounding areas and we provide quality care to all types of domestic companions including dogs cats exotics and pocket pets.
Our team members are employees not independent contractors and we provide them with ongoing support. This includes opportunities for training and education (such as training in canine and feline behavior Pet First Aid and Pet CPR) provision of company smart phones and company-branded clothing and regular staff meetings intended to build team relations. We also offer competitive employee benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Our ideal candidates will have the following qualities:
- Compassion for animals
- Professional and Personal experience with pet handling and care
- Comfort in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate a motivation to work with animals and an eagerness to learn more about canine and feline health well-being and positive handling skills
- Appreciation for working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Competenceinreading and writingEnglish
- Desire for long-term employment of one year or more
- Own a reliable vehicle and a valid drivers license
Qualifications:
- Excellent written communication skills
- Cell phone savviness
- Consistent punctuality
- Ability to self-manage time and tasks
- A record of conscientious customer service
- Comfort around all types and sizes of dogs
- Excellent problem solving capabilities
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive pay! $18.00-$24.00 per hour commensurate with experience
- Paid training!
- Paid Time Off!
- A per-visit bonus for work performed on holidays
- Eligible for a pay raises following employees 30-day and 90-day performance evaluations and then annually
- Potential for advancement to higher-level positions
- Easy-to-understand preset performance metrics
- Opportunity to participate in company 401k and paid vacation programs after one year of employment
BIPOC & LGBTQIASTRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Dog Training
- Animal Care
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Pet Sitting
- Pet Grooming
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Animal Handling
- Pet Care
- Dog Handling
- Medication Administration
About Company
PART TIME ALEXANDRIA The Unleashed Pet LLC is seeking dynamic individuals to join our pet care team! In this role, you will have hands-on experience provid...
