Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Early Morning and Midday

Floofins & Co.; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as pet care providers. This role involves providing exceptional dog walking and pet sitting services to clients in the Wheaton area. Ideal candidates will have a genuine passion for animals and the ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends. With opportunities for growth and a supportive management team, this position offers a rewarding experience caring for pets while enjoying the benefits of a family-owned business. Join a team that values your contributions and offers training and promotional opportunities.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Mobile data reimbursement

Paid leave

Holiday bonuses

Liability insurance

Paid training

Social events

Promotional opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for animals, especially dogs and cats, is essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe dog walking and attentive pet sitting services.
• Send updates and photos to pet parents after each visit.

Skills

Pet Care

Dog Walking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

Since 2010, Floofins & Co. has been a pet-care industry leader. We are a family-owned, locally-owned dog walking and pet-sitting business that takes pride in providing exceptional care for our clients and their floofins.

Primary responsibilities:

• Dog Walking - providing safe and attentive private neighborhood dog walking services.
• Pet Sitting - providing detail-oriented services for cats, bunnies, fish, birds, and other pets.
• Most work is from 6AM-4PM, Monday - Friday with some vacation care requests on weekends.

Location/Schedule:

• We are currently hiring in Wheaton and the surrounding areas.
• We are looking for a candidate available for the hours listed above and who can also work one weekend or more per month, especially during seasonal peaks.
• The position will start closer to 10 hours weekly, but most staff members can grow the route to 20-25 hours weekly.
• Floofins & Co. services Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Indian Head Park, La Grange, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Villa Park, Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Willowbrook, Wheaton, Woodridge and nearby communities.

Compensation/Benefits:

$15 - 22 / hour (starting at $15 - $17 per hour plus bonuses and gratuities)

• Mileage reimbursement
• Mobile data reimbursement
• Paid leave
• Holiday bonuses
• Liability insurance, bonding, and workman's compensation are provided by Floofins & Co.
• All tools and materials provided (waste bags, treats, etc.)
• Floofin Couture branded uniforms.
• Paid training at Floofin University (our proprietary employee online training platform along with live field training)
• Pet CPR and First Aid certification, and other ongoing learning opportunities
• Anniversary team brunch, Secret Santa and other social events
• Promotional opportunities for dedicated and motivated employees

The responsibilities:

• Pet care is a fun, professional opportunity to care for neighbors' floofins in your neighborhood!
• We design the schedules so that travel time is limited to 20 minutes or less.
• For dog walks, you will take a walk with your canine friend(s), serve fresh water, and, upon request, provide treats, food, or medication.
• For cat sitting, you'll play with cats (of course), plus scoop the litter box, refresh water, and provide treats, food, or medication.
• Vacation clients may include an array of animals and their care and home care basics like curbing the trash and picking up mail.
• During all visits, you will send a journal of your adventures to the pet parent with cute action photos!
• We expect every applicant to have a passion for dogs, cats, and all animals in their care.
• We have a supportive management team; we expect you to contact us when you have questions.

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