Job Description

Paws & Claws Pet Sitting Services

Are you a hard working animal lover looking for a unique job? Dream of starting your day with puppy kisses and welcoming tail wags?

If you love pets, being active, and spending time outdoors - then this is the PAWFECT job for you!

Working at Paws & Claws is a great fit for people who are looking to have time flexibility, spend time with animals, be active and happy, and have a rewarding day-to-day experience at work.

Our team consists of dedicated animal lovers from all backgrounds - students, vet technicians, kennel/daycare staff, vet office staff, retail staff, avid hikers, mail carriers, stay-at-home parents, retirees, artists, waiters, bartenders, freelancers, etc.

Our awesome staff enjoys:

• Pay from $15hr + tips & gratuity for excellent service
• Paid Training. Pet First Aid & CPR Certification & continued training
• Bi-weekly direct deposit
• Holiday Pay and Bonuses when working a holiday
• Referral Bonuses for new clients and new employees referred to Paws & Claws
• Local in-the-field support for emergencies or questions
• Lots of room to grow into leadership positions within Paws & Claws
• Very flexible hours - run your errands or go to class in between appts as long as it works with the timeframes clients need. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend appointments are available.
• Streamlined communication - manage your whole job and route from your phone
• Relaxed work environment - comfy clothes encouraged. No need to dress up.
• With us, you are an employee (W2), not an independent contractor (1099). You are protected by our liability insurance, bonding, employee auto insurance, and workmen's compensation insurance.
• LOTS OF PUPPY KISSES AND HAPPY TAIL WAGS!
• What does a Pet Sitter or Dog Walker do?
• You can even listen to your favorite podcast, audio book or music while you do work!

We are in the peace of mind business. We provide peace of mind to pet parents who are busy working or traveling.

We visit clients' homes and care for their pets and homes. This includes taking dogs out for walks, letting dogs out in the yard to play fetch, cleaning up after pets, feeding and providing fresh water, scooping litter boxes, providing medications if needed, and of course, loving them and providing lots of TLC and belly rubs! For traveling clients, watering plants and collecting mail may be necessary.

You will drive to these appointments with your vehicle, check in and check out of each appointment using our mobile app, and complete a visit report with pictures to let clients know how their pets are doing. As well as communicate with our team via Slack.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to sit, walk dogs for 30 mins at a time, climb stairs, bend down, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be based within our service area. The closer you live to our clients, the more profitable, practical, and beneficial the job is for you.
• Have your own reliable registered/fully insured vehicle and a valid Driver's License-- you will need to travel to/from clients' homes and transport dogs when needed. Dog car mat/protection and towels are provided.
• Have a smartphone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able to operate one.
• 10-20 hours per week! There's a potential for more if wanted.
• Be available for the shifts/availability you set up consistently.
• Be available year-round - this position is not seasonal. Please only apply if you can commit to all 12 months of the year. Our clients, human and furry, appreciate consistency!
• Be comfortable walking dogs in all types of weather - such as rain and the Arizona heat. We are a year-round service and dogs still need to be taken out and exercised. We do have restrictions and safety measures for very extreme weather for dog walkers and dogs' safety.
• Must ADORE animals (no formal experience is required)-- we have a formal paid training program that will teach you everything you need to know and get you Pet CPR Certified.
• Must be OK caring for both cats and dogs
• Be able to pass a background check - Employment Offers are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

APPLY NOW AND BECOME PART OF OUR PACK!

Paws & Claws

Job Tags

For contractors, Freelance, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, 10 hours per week,

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