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part-time job:
looking for Dog walkers and pet sitters in
Chester, mendham, randolph, flanders, budd lake, nj
Please first read what the position entails.
complete this application if you feel you align with what our company has to offer and you live in chester, mendham, randolph, flanders, or budd lake, nj.
Walks Wiggles and Wags is the premier pet care company for Morris County and Sussex County. We are expanding our team of passionate pet care professionals! Our goal is to provide our high-end clients with the most professional, safe, and consistent dog walking and pet-sitting services possible. About 95% of our clients are dogs.
Position:
Professional Dog Walker/Pet Sitter capable of performing the following duties:
Dog walking (private neighborhood walks, servicing one household at a time).
Pet sitting (providing pet sitting and overnight house sitting services for dogs and cats).
Pet taxi (transporting pets to the groomer, vet, or playdate)
We service Andover, Budd Lake, Byram, Califon, Chester, Flanders, Lake Hopatcong, Long Valley, Mendham, Morris Plains, Morristown, Mount Arlington, Mount Olive, Netcong, Peapack & Gladstone, Pottersville, Randolph, Roxbury, Sparta Stanhope, Wharton and nearby communities. You will be assigned to work in an area but you will not be expected to work in all of our service area.
Operating hours are 7am to 9pm. We prefer candidates available from 10am to 4pm for dog walking services. Candidates with evening and weekend availability would be preferred for pet sitting.
Compensation:
$16 - $21 / hour (starting at $16 per hour with the opportunity for bonuses and client gratuity)
$600 - $1200 / monthly (based on staff availability, performance and client demand)
Mileage Reimbursement
100% Client Gratuity
Paid Time Off
Paid Training with Pet CPR and Pet First Aid Certification
Workshops on dog behavior and dog handling
All materials provided (treats, waste removal gear)
Referral bonuses for new clients and new employees
The responsibilities:
Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs
Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences
Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's cats
Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
Communicate with staff via a dedicated app on your modern smartphone.
Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player
Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all services.
The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety.
The ideal candidate:
We work with many larger breeds like Cane Corsos and Great Danes. You must be comfortable with both smaller and larger breeds.
An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our client's dogs and cats with the highest quality visits possible.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety and time management.
Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude with a desire to learn is just as important.
The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, walking independently and working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
Special consideration for candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability.