The company:
GoDogz, LLC has been providing premium pet care services since 2011. Locally owned and operated, GoDogz, LLC is also licensed, bonded, and insured. We provide pack walks and overnight petsitting for dogs of all ages, sizes and energy levels. We pride ourselves on knowing the ins and outs of every dog in the pack and providing top notch service. This position is an ideal opportunity for someone that is looking for part-time supplemental income, or is interested in pursuing a career in the animal industry.
The position:
- Professional Dog Walker with opportunities for overnight petsits.
The responsibilities:
- Create a safe and positive walking environment for our clients dogs
- Follow the client provided care instructions and access instructions
- Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
- Communicate with management via phone/text and photographs
- Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits
- Travel from client to client in the Santa Cruz area using your own vehicle
The ideal candidate:
- An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate, who can provide our client's dogs with the highest quality visits possible. The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety, communication, and time management. Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude with a desire to learn is just as important. The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, walking independently, working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
- This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their current professional experience with dogs. The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety. The position is designed to be part-time and should be considered a supplemental source of income.
The requirements:
- This position requires availability the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas. As pet sitters, holiday availability is critical. Major holidays and weekends can represent peaks of demand for pet sitting services. This general availability must remain constant for at least 12 months.
- The majority of tasks assigned will require you to walk or stand on your feet for several hours per day, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, walk up and down stairs; handle extra small and/or large dogs, and be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Comfortable walking multiple dogs at the same time
- Clean driving record and willingness to transport dogs to and from their walks
- Clients often request feedings, removing and returning their dogs from a crate
- Capable of working in an environment with traffic, the public, and barking
- You have previous customer service experience and are capable of communicating with clients and staff in both written and spoken English
- You are capable of working independently with little supervision
- You have the patience and empathy to work with puppies and other animals with special needs and requirements (medical and behavioral concerns)
- You must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to work in the US
Additional Perks:
- Training that can benefit your relationship with animals for a lifetime
- Additional work opportunities
- Flexible scheduling week to week
- Contractual position
Work Remotely
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
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Work Location: Multiple locations