Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Walker Headhunters, LLC; Germantown (MD); Presencial; USD 19.286 - 27.552; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A pet care service provider in Germantown, Maryland, is seeking a passionate and trustworthy individual to join their team. The ideal candidate will love animals, have an insured vehicle, and be available for long-term work. Responsibilities include walking dogs and caring for various pets in all weather conditions. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to handle various animals safely. If you thrive outside of an office setting and want a fulfilling job, we encourage you to apply.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Has open availability Monday to Friday and weekends.
• Must possess a smartphone for communication.

Responsabilidades

• Walk and care for various types of pets.
• Handle physical tasks involving large dogs.
• Respond to management communications promptly.

Conocimientos

Animal care

Customer service

Time management

Problem-solving

Descripción del empleo

Prance Around was established in 2006. We are a family owned and operated dog walking and pet sitting company located in Laurel, Maryland conveniently off Route 1 and Contee Road.

We also have a second branch in Germantown, Maryland conveniently located off Father Hurley Blvd and Wisteria Drive.

We offer a variety of pet care services including yard waste removal, pet medication administering, house sitting, overnight pet care, pet taxi and more!

At Prance Around, we pride ourselves in providing pets and their owners with exceptional care and service. Providing good service means our clients can enjoy their time away from home because they know their pets are being well taken care of.

Job Description

Prance Around Pet Services, Inc. is looking for a fun, energetic, professional, and trustworthy animal lover to join our team of pet care professionals. Our ideal pet care professional is the type of individual who stops random dogs while walking at the park to say hello and someone who would spend hours happily cuddling and playing with cats. Someone who has perhaps volunteered at a local animal shelter or has worked in a veterinary setting. While the work we do is most certainly rewarding and fulfilling, it comes with a great deal of responsibility and requires an individual that pays attention to detail. Our reputation is on the line and we are looking for the best of the best to join our team!

Job Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Applicants must live in or near one of our servicing areas which include the following cities: Germantown, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, Clarksburg, and Boyds.
• Applicants must have their own insured vehicle to get to and from their scheduled pet care assignments.
• Applicants must be looking for long term employment. If you are looking for a temporary position until you find a permanent job or return to school, please do not apply.
• We are looking for individuals with open availability Monday through Friday and Saturday or Sunday as needed. Our employees can be scheduled to work anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. depending on the assignments on their schedule for any given day. Typical hours that require the most coverage are 10 - 3.
• Because most of our work is "on the road", we require all employees to have access to a mobile phone at all time. The mobile phone must be a smart phone as the software we utilize requires an internet connection. Employees are expected to respond to management texts and calls during business hours of 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7 days a week, as necessary.
• We care for a variety of pets, (i.e., dog, cats, reptiles, birds, rodents, fish, etc. Because of wide range of pets in our care, applicants must be physically capable of handling animals of various kinds and sizes.
• Regular responsibilities include walking or lifting large dogs, cleaning up bodily wastes, dealing with muddy yards, etc.
• Employees are expected to work in all weather conditions if considered safe to do so.

If you are the type of person that does not like stagnant office work, this job is for you. Every day will be different, and you will be meeting a variety of pets and sometimes even their two-legged humans. If you think this job would be a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to speaking with you and making you a part of our fun and caring pet care team.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.