Do you really love dogs? How about the feeling of getting sun and fresh air, while also making someone’s day? Paws and Claws is an in-home pet sitting and dog walking service, and we're looking for awesome, reliable dog lovers to visit our clients' homes between the hours of 11 AM & 3 PM, Monday through Friday, to walk dogs while their owners are at work - and provide amazing customer service!
NOTE: You must live in, or very close to, Mountain View or Sunnyvale as this is our primary service area.
Get paid to….
- Spend time with dogs who light up when they see you
- Relieve stress by playing and cuddling with furry friends
- Get away from your desk and enjoy some fresh air
- Get in your 10,000 steps
This job is a great fit for:
- Restaurant servers and baristas that have their late mornings and afternoons free.
- Vet techs/animal care workers who can take on some extra midday work.
- Freelancers who work from home and want to get away from their computer.
- Empty nest parents/active retirees who love dogs and want to get exercise and unconditional love.
Basic requirements:
- MUST genuinely love animals! If you don’t sincerely love animals and enjoy being around them, job performance will be affected and clients will be able to see it.
- Have at least 2 hours of availability on weekdays, between 11am-3pm
- Be physically fit and able to comfortably walk for at least 30 minutes at a time
- Be able to drive and work in all types of weather (including rainy and hot days)
- Be comfortable disposing of pet waste and occasionally cleaning up messes like vomit, hairballs, urine, etc.
- Have a reliable insured vehicle and valid drivers’ license
- Must be able arrive at client homes at the time/within the window requested or agreed to.
- Able to provide a current and clean background check - either from recent job, or willing to purchase one
- Be 100% reliable (we’ll do our best to cover emergencies but “calling in sick” or dropping out last minute is not an option, as the pets in your care depend on you)
- Must show proof of pet sitting insurance or be willing to pay for discounted coverage through Paws and Claws
Skills Needed:
- Professional training experience not required, but must be knowledgeable on dog behavior and needs.
- Understand how to keep dogs safe when walking in public areas and prevent such issues as running into street, eating/chewing dangerous objects, conflict with people/other dogs, etc.
- Encourage shy or withdrawn dogs to approach and bond with you
- Identify possible health problems such as ear infections, skin wounds, etc.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills in order to build rapport with pet owners
- Good at meeting and starting conversations with new people
- Respond promptly when contacted by clients
- Identify, understand and address potential concerns clients may have
- Build a trusting and comfortable interpersonal relationship with pet owners
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Tips
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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