Pet Care Professional - Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Walker Headhunters, LLC; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned pet care company in Maryland is seeking a Pet Care Professional to provide exceptional care for pets, including dog walking and pet sitting services. Ideal candidates are energetic, trustworthy pet lovers with open availability. Key responsibilities include handling various pets, responding to management promptly, and being physically capable of handling pets of different sizes. This part-time position offers a dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must live in or near servicing areas.
• Must have an insured vehicle.
• Seeking long-term commitment (not temporary).
• Availability Monday–Friday and some weekends; 8am–8pm shifts; peak hours 10–3.
• Must have a smartphone with internet access and respond to management texts/calls during business hours.
• Must be able to handle dogs, cats, and other pets.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide various pet care services.
• Walk dogs and handle various pet types.
• Respond to management communications.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Physical fitness

Communication

Job description

Pet Care Professional - Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Part‑time

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 administration, 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.

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.

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 the 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.

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