What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Walker & Pet Sitter position at Jon Loves Dogs?
Join our growing team at //JON LOVES DOGS, North Jersey's only Fear Free™ and CPPS™ certified in-home pet care provider.
Our mission is the delivery of elite care using exclusively force-free and positive reinforcement methods. We're dedicated to bringing daily enrichment, safety, and affection to every cat and dog we meet.
We are seeking a dedicated Dog Walker & Pet Sitter to join our Essex County team.
Hours
- 1-20 hours per week, based entirely on client demand
- A fantastic fit for homemakers, retired persons, or students seeking flexible hours
Requirements
- Familiarity with dogs and cats
- At least 3 days and 15 hours of weekly availability
- Weekend and Holiday availability
- Reliable auto transportation (ridesharing or public transportation are not appropriate for this role)
Perks
- Tips
- Bonus pay for evenings, weekends, extra pets
- Paid drive time plus mileage reimbursement options
- Holiday pay
- Monthly rewards: Audiobook credits, pedicures, gym memberships
Equal Opportunity Employer:
If you’re compassionate, competent, and dependable, you’re family here.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- What's your experience with handling dogs and cats? Include personal, professional, volunteer, and otherwise.
- We're looking for individuals interested in longer term engagement. This is NOT a seasonal position. Please list the days per week and times per day that you're available to work.
- Public transportation, ride sharing services, and having someone drive you are NOT ACCEPTABLE for this position. This role requires driving to 4-5 different client locations throughout Essex County each workday. How will you meet these requirements?
- This position does NOT guarantee hours. It is strictly dependent on client demand. You may have some weeks with 0 hours, and some weeks with 20 hours. Explain in detail why this arrangement works for you, practically and financially.
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $19 - $22