Dog Walker/Cat Sitter - Seasonal

Poultry and Livestock Supplies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time and a half on Major Holidays

Job summary

Buckhead Pet Pals in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for an experienced Dog Walker and Cat Sitter to join our team. This role involves visiting clients' homes to exercise, feed, and care for their pets. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animals and the ability to ensure their safety.

You must be available during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's weeks. Responsibilities include walking dogs, providing food and water, and communicating any observed medical needs to the owners.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with dogs is preferred.
• Reliable car is necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Walk, run, or jog clients' dogs to provide daily exercise.
• Communicate any medical needs observed during walks.
• Provide food and water to the animal after each walk.

Skills

Love for animals

Experience with dogs

Compassion and patience

Reliability

Job description

Buckhead Pet Pals is looking for an experienced Dog Walker & Cat Sitter. He/she will visit the homes of clients to take dogs out for exercise, love, and feed them.

Must be available Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's weeks. Make time and half on Major Holidays.

The ideal person for this position understands the safety and priority of the animals in their care. He/she should be an independent and reliable self-starter with lots of energy and a passion for dogs.

Responsibilities

• Exercise – Walk, run, or jog the clients’ dogs to provide daily exercise.
• Other services – Pick up after the animals during the walk. Provide food and water to the animal after each walk. Communicate with the animals’ owners, (as required) and be aware of any medical needs observed during your walk.

Requirements

• Love for animals
• Prior experience working with dogs is preferred
• Available Thanksgiving and Christmas Season
• Compassion, patience, and reliability
• The ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reach
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Capable of handling all sizes of canines from small to large
• Reliable Car