What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Only Dog Walker and Pet Sitter position at Funky Bunch Pet Care?
Since 2021, Funky Bunch Pet Care has been the #1 dog-walking and pet-sitting company in the Springfield area. We are NOW HIRING!
Schedule:
- Weekends only; you can choose from early morning, midday, and evening.
- Ideal candidates are freelance professionals, stay-at-home parents, teachers, and retired professionals.
- Must be consistently available on weekends.
- This role is designed to be part-time, and many of our employees have other professional or educational commitments.
Location:
- This position is centered in services in Springfield, Nixa, Battlefield, and surrounding areas (65810, 65807, 65809, 65804, 65783, 65714, 65619, 65742, 65721).
- We service parts of Greene County and Christian County.
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting at $15/hour
$500 - $1500 / month (earnings based on staff member availability, performance, and client demand)
- Client Gratuity.
- Bonuses are based on performance.
- Promotional opportunities for motivated and dedicated staff.
- Optional compensation for mileage.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Pet Care Experience - personal, professional, or volunteer experience.
- Must have the ability to work with a variety of dog and cat breeds and sizes.
- Must have recent experience in a demanding, detail-oriented position.
- High-level timeliness and accountability.
- An eye for detail and a passion for completion.
- Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.
- Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and walk briskly for 30 minutes at a time.
- Have your own functional and reliable transportation.
- Have a modern smartphone capable of running modern iOS or Android software.
- Preferred candidates will have experience practicing safety procedures in the workplace.
- All candidates must have patience and empathy for all animals. We are a fear-free/force-free business.
Responsible for the following:
- Providing care to animals (mainly dogs and cats), including walking, feeding, waste removal, medications, and other tasks as needed.
- Communicate with staff, clients, and management via voice, messaging, and email.
- Participates as a team member in company training, education, events, and programs.
- Local marketing efforts in the service area of Funky Bunch Pet Care.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Referral program
Work Location: On the road