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SalaryPet Sitting Employee
South Windsor, CT
We have immediate openings for Part-Time Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers in the Manchester/South Windsor area. This is a part-time, fun, & flexible job. We are currently interviewing for all shifts, weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Please read all of the information before applying.
Bird Dog Brigade is an established, professional pet sitting company based in South Windsor, CT. We provide pet sitting & dog walking services for our clients in their homes. Each professional pet sitter provides services to our clients within a 10 mile driving distance from their own home. Reliable transportation is required.
Currently, we are interviewing for pet sitters to cover the areas of Manchester and South Windsor. Ideal candidates will be available Monday through Friday. Some holiday and weekend work may be required. Regular ongoing availability year-round is preferred.
Pet Sitter Responsibilities:
- Reading and responding to emails and schedule changes from management every day.
- Daily professional communication with clients and management via text, email, and phone.
- Provide exceptional care for all types of dogs, cats, birds, and house pets.
- Frequent leash walking of all sizes and breeds of dogs while keeping the pet's safety the number one priority.
- Service clients in all weather conditions, i.e. rain, snow, cold, heat, & after dark.
- Safely enter client's home via garage door, keyless, or keyed entry while arming and disarming alarm security systems without apprehension.
- Keep client's homes secured upon entering and departure.
- Keep client's homes & pet areas clean and free of any messes.
- Provide detailed visit notes to both clients and management.
- Adjust to ever-changing schedule to accommodate short notice requests.
- Represent Bird Dog Brigade as the gold standard in In-Home Pet Care at all times.
Basic Requirements for ALL applicants:
- Must have a valid CT driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle.
- Must have a Smartphone
- Must be willing to complete our comprehensive hiring process. Included but not limited to multiple interviews, reference checks, personality test, and national background check.
- Credentials and Job Experience working with animals preferred but not required. We will train the right person.
- Pay is an hourly rate plus tips. We also offer mileage reimbursement.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.69 - $17.39 per hour
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Specify which shift you are applying to. Day Shift: Monday-Fri 8AM-3PM or Evening/Weekend Shift: Mon-Fri 3PM-9PM plus weekends
- Are you available during all hours of the shift you selected? Please specify.
- Do you have any previous pet care experience?
- Do you have daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle?
- Are you comfortable driving in all weather conditions?
- Why would you be an asset to Bird Dog Brigade?
- When are you available to start?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
