Dog Walker

Since 2010, Floofins & Co. has been a pet-care industry leader. We are a family-owned, locally-owned dog walking and pet-sitting business that takes pride in providing exceptional care for our clients and their floofins.
Primary responsibilities:

• Dog Walking - providing safe and attentive private neighborhood dog walking services.
• Dog walking normally is from 10am to 4pm, Monday - Friday with a limited weekend schedule.
• Pet Sitting - providing detail-orientated services for cats, bunnies, fish, birds, and other pets.
• Pet sitting normally is from 5pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday with greater demand on weekends.

Location/Schedule:

• We are currently hiring in Downers Grove and the surrounding area.
• We prefer a candidate who can work one weekend or more per month.
• The position will start closer to 10 hours weekly, but most staff members can grow to 20-25 hours weekly.
• Floofins & Co. services Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Indian Head Park, La Grange, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Villa Park, Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Willowbrook, Wheaton, Woodridge and nearby communities.

Compensation/Benefits:
$15 - 22 / hour (starting at $15 - $17 per hour plus bonuses and gratuities)

• Mileage reimbursement
• Mobile data reimbursement
• Paid sick-time
• Holiday bonuses
• Liability insurance, bonding, and workman's compensation are provided by Floofins & Co.
• All tools and materials provided (waste bags, treats, etc.)
• Floofins & Co. Couture branded uniforms.
• Paid training at Floofin University (our proprietary employee online training platform)
• Pet CPR, First Aid, and other ongoing learning opportunities
• Anniversary team brunch and other social events
• Performance reviews
• Promotional opportunities for dedicated and motivated employees

The responsibilities:

• Pet care is a fun, professional opportunity to care for neighbors floofins your neighborhood!
• We design the schedules so that travel time is limited to 20 minutes or less.
• For dog walks, you will take a walk with your canine friend(s), serve fresh water, and, upon request, provide treats, food, or medication.
• For cat sitting, you'll play with cats (of course), plus scoop the litter box, refresh water, and provide treats, food, or medication.
• Vacation clients may include an array of animals and their care and home care basics like curbing the trash and picking up mail.
• During all visits, you will send a journal of your adventures to the pet parent with cute action photos!
• We expect every applicant to have a passion for dogs, cats, and all animals in their care.
• We have a supportive management team; we expect you to contact us when you have questions.

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