Dog Walker/Cat Care & Pet Sitter
At Movin’ Paws, we love animals; working with them brightens our day! We provide caring, competent, trustworthy, and reliable pet care in West LA. The work of a Movin’ Paws team member is fun, exercised-based and flexible to fit your own schedule. If you are an animal lover, motivated and dependable, this job is for you.
Services urgently needed at this time : Recurring Dog Walks between 7am-5pm in the Mid-City area. Flexibility : to fit your schedule, shorter shifts within this time frame can be arranged. Ability to offer night time pet sitting and weekend care is a plus.
YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR PET CARE EXPERIENCE UNDER A CUSTOMER SERVICE CAPACITY. Will not just accept: "I grew up with animals". All qualified applicants will go through an interview process.
YOU MUST HAVE AN INSURED VEHICLE AS WELL AS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE - IF YOU HAVE NO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, PLEASE DON'T APPLY.
Other requirements include:
- Demonstrate love of animals and kindness to them while rendering services.
- Minimum 2 yrs. experience handling dogs & cats.
- Experience using variety of dog/cat equipment, medicine administration (if/when necessary) as well as food & dietary needs.
- Knowledge and experience with animal behavior : potential triggers, quirks, and animal social skills.
- Reliable cell phone service and excellent communication skills to provide reports and updates via text messaging for customers & company.
- RELIABILITY: once accepted by team member, jobs must be fully completed as assigned and agreed upon.
- Be healthy and in good shape in order to conduct dog walks in all weather conditions. Wear appropriate gear, especially footwear.
- Be courteous and professional at all times!
Advantages / Rewards
- FLEXIBILITY to fit one's own schedule.
- Room for growth as a team member. Make $200-$700 a week, depending on your availability.
- Take advantage of our bonus incentives by promoting Movin' Paws services and employment opportunities.
- Extra Employee Benefits include: Gas Mileage/Travel Time, Cell Phone Use, Gratuity (if/when given by customer) and Retirement Savings Plan
To learn more about the services we provide, check out our website : www.movinpaws.com
If invited for an interview, you will be asked to complete a Pre-Interview Questionnaire to provide more information about your relevant experience and services Movin' Paws may offer. This includes a minimum of three professional and/or personal references.
COVID-19 Considerations : We comply to all CDC and city health guidelines. All our staff members must be able to show up-to-date proof of vaccination. Wearing of mask may be requested by a customer.
Any personal information and data you submit during and after the hiring process will remain confidential and will NOT be shared with anyone outside of Movin’ Paws.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Compensation package:
- Hourly pay
- Overtime pay
- Supplemental income
- Tips
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dog handling: 2 years (Required)
- Cat care: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License & Insured Vehicle (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Multiple locations