Dog Walker/Cat Sitter

Buckhead Pet Pals- Atlanta's Premier Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead Pet Pals, Atlanta's Premier Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is seeking an experienced Dog Walker & Cat Sitter. This role involves visiting clients’ homes to walk and feed their dogs, as well as caring for cats as needed. Candidates should be available during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The ideal candidate should have a love for animals, experience with dogs, and the physical ability to manage pets of various sizes. A reliable car for transportation is also required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with dogs is preferred.
• Must be available during Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Walk, run, or jog dogs to provide daily exercise.
• Pick up after animals and provide food and water after walks.
• Communicate with owners regarding observed medical needs.

Skills

Love for animals

Prior experience with dogs

Compassion

Reliability

Physical fitness

Tools

Reliable car

Job description

Job Overview

Buckhead Pet Pals is seeking an experienced Dog Walker & Cat Sitter. The role involves visiting clients’ homes to walk and feed dogs, and caring for cats as needed. The position requires availability during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks, as well as other major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Exercise – Walk, run, or jog clients’ dogs to provide daily exercise.
• Other services – Pick up after the animals during walks, provide food and water after each walk, and communicate with the owners as needed. Notify owners and handlers of any observed medical needs.

Requirements

• Love for animals.
• Prior experience working with dogs is preferred.
• Availability during Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
• Compassion, patience, and reliability.
• Physical ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend, or reach as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Capable of handling all sizes of canines from small to large.
• Reliable car and transportation.