Chicagoland Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

greenPAWSchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on pet care is seeking a full-time Pet Care Specialist (Dog Walker) in Chicago. Ideal candidates will have excellent pet handling skills, dependability, and strong time management abilities. The position offers flexible scheduling to maximize earnings and involves caring for pets in all types of weather.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supplemental Insurance access

Retirement Savings options

Workload flexibility

Private pet walking without pack walking

Optimized geographic routes for walking

Office support for client management

Qualifications

• 1 year commitment preferred.
• Prior pet care experience is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working with dogs of various breeds and sizes.

Responsibilities

• Walking dogs and ensuring their safety.
• Managing client relationships with professionalism.
• Maintaining flexibility to work in various seasons.

Skills

Excellent pet handling skills

Customer service skills

Dependability

Strong time management skills

Communication skills

Ability to navigate Chicago

Job description

Green Paws Chicago is proud to have a team of dedicatedPet Care Specialistswith 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 withinthe 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 aPet 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 catswhile earning a living.

This position isfull-time, and to be able to maintain a flexibleschedule, 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 shouldalso 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 in the Northwest neighborhoods of Chicago!

Qualifications of our ideal Pet Care Specialist at Green Paws Chicago:

• Excellent pet handling skills and pet intuition. You must be comfortable working with dogs of varying sizes and breeds. 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)
• Dependability and trustworthiness, strong time management skills
• Excellent customer service andcommunicationskills, 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

Benefits of working for Green Paws Chicago:

• Competitive pay
• Access toSupplemental Insuranceand 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. For Pet Care Specialists employed by us the full 366-day period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and who made themselves available to accept visitbookings full time, the annual gross earnings ranged from just under $34,000 to just over $42,000. Additionally, after 30 days of full-time employment, we offeroptional participation in boththe Illinois Secure Choice IRA retirement savings program and seven different forms of Aflac supplemental insurance.