Pet Sitter and Dog Walker, Plymouth MA at Just Around The Corner, Inc.

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pet Care, Dog Walking, Cat Care, Communication, Time Management, Record Keeping, Physical Stamina, Driving, Medication Administration, Health Monitoring, Cleaning, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Scheduling, Animal Control, Emergency Response

Industry

Description

IS THIS YOU? -You spend most of your time hanging out on the floor with the dog when visiting with friends -Cats jump in your lap right after their owner says "just ignore them, they're not friendly" -You want to make a little money on evenings and weekends without running a cash register Have we got the job for you! Just Around The Corner has been Plymouth's pet care industry leader since 2008! Our enthusiastic and caring staff of 25+ cares for Plymouth pets 365 days per year. We are now hiring for Pet Sitters to care for all kinds of pets. Great job for evenings and weekends! We are hiring for opportunities in: Cedarville/Sagamore Beach and Ponds/Redbrook Pinehills and Manomet West Plymouth and North Plymouth/Downtown Job Responsibilities: ● Caring for client’s pets and homes ○ Walking dogs or providing yard time for pets ○ Cleaning litter boxes or enclosures and surrounding areas for cats and small animals ○ Keeping client’s home clean of all garbage and messes from us and their pets ○ Bringing in packages for our clients when we visit ○ Putting out and pulling in garbage and recycling cans for clients who are on vacation ● In addition to walking dogs, caring for other pets and client homes, team members are responsible for other services that Just Around the Corner has agreed to provide during visits. ○ Driving before, during and after visits ○ Accessing clients’ homes through various methods ○ Providing food and water to pets ○ Administering medication to pets ○ Disposing of animal waste properly ○ Monitoring health and safety of pets. ● Skills and Functions that are necessary for this job ○ Ability to control dogs of varying sizes and breeds ○ Ability to track time, mileage and manage visits and scheduling conflicts ○ Ability to communicate with clients, management and trainers, including initial consultations and receiving client feedback ○ Ability to maintain complete and accurate records relating to services provided, including records of time spent at each visit and mileage between visits Job Requirements: ● Must live in Plymouth or adjacent communities ● Must be at least 18 years of age ● Must have consistent access to a reliable vehicle ● Must be available to work until 10 PM (Monday-Friday) and at least two weekends per month ● Must have access to a reliable smart phone and have knowledge of how to use apps on their phone effectively ● Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Key element of this role is to have physical stamina and the ability to control multiple dogs during walks with intermittent hazards such as vehicle and pedestrian traffic ● You will spend a significant amount of time outside for your job and you may be asked to walk dogs in inclement weather (cold, rain, snow, etc.) ● While performing duties of this job, you are regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel and crouch ● You may need to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs ● In an emergency situation you will be required to transport a pet in your personal vehicle to the veterinarian ● If driving to work for a long commute and continuing to drive once at work does not sound appealing, please do not apply. We already know you will not enjoy this position Benefits: ● Flexible Hours - we work with you so you can work with us! ● Tips ● Mileage Reimbursement (federal reimbursement rate) ● Get paid to walk in the sunshine and exercise ● Joyful Work - dogs, cats, dogs and cats - yes it is fun and exciting! Just Around the Corner is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

The Pet Sitter and Dog Walker will care for clients' pets and homes, including walking dogs, cleaning litter boxes, and maintaining the cleanliness of the client's home. Additional responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring pet health, and managing client communications.