Green Paws Chicago is Hiring a Dog Walker-Pet Sitter Near Chicago, IL
Earn $1000 - $4000 per month. Access to Supplemental Insurance and Retirement Savings Green Paws Chicago is proud to have a team of dedicated Pet Care Specialists with a passion for animals that translates into better care. Our employees set the standard for customer service and pet advocacy, walking dogs, visiting cats/small animals, and servicing clients (the four-legged and two-legged ones!) with the love and care they deserve. We are committed to social responsibility, constantly exploring ways that we can improve our impact within the community. We are grateful for the camaraderie and resilience of the Green Paws Team as we have navigated the challenges of these past few years together, finding new and creative ways to engage the community of Chicago pet owners. We are currently looking for a Pet Care Specialist (Dog Walker) to join our team of pet-loving individuals. This is an opportunity to thrive in an independent work environment, enjoy the fresh air, get exercise walking, and spend your time improving the lives of dogs and cats while earning a living. This position is full-time , and to be able to maintain a flexible schedule, our newest Pet Care Specialist should have at least 6-8 hours of open availability between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday . You should also be available on some evenings and weekends and ideally be open to overnight sittings. We look for a minimum of a one-year commitment. Pet care experience strongly preferred. Immediate opportunities in Lincoln Park and Logan Square! Qualifications of our ideal Pet Care Specialist at Green Paws Chicago:
Excellent pet handling skills and pet intuition. You must be comfortable working with dogs of varying sizes and breeds. Prior experience with dogs and/or cats is preferred, including your own pets, volunteering at shelters, pet sitting, grooming or training (veterinary techs, groomers, trainers)
Dependability and trustworthiness, strong time management skills
Excellent customer service and communication skills, able to remain professional and courteous with customers at all times
Comfortable and adept at getting around the city safely
Strong sense of direction and ability to navigate Chicago effectively
Able to work through all seasons and weather that Chicago has to offer! This is a four Season job and pets need to be taken care of in all types of weather
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Dedication to keeping oneself and our clients safe & healthy. We have COVID-19 protocols in place, including regular hand-washing, wearing a mask indoors, social distancing, and honoring any additional requests by clients.
Benefits of working for Green Paws Chicago:
Competitive pay
Access to Health, Supplemental Insurance, and Retirement Savings
Workload Flexibility , how much you earn is largely determined by you and the workload you take on (additional pay available for evening and weekend work)
We only do private walks; i.e., visits with one family's pet(s) at a timeno pack walking
Optimized geographic routes and schedules with regular clients and pets
Office support to manage client relationships and marketing