Pet Care Professional

Philly’s Paws & Claws is now hiring! We have a full-service Pet Care business. We provide dog walking, pet sitting, dog daycare/boarding, pet taxi services, and limited grooming services. We are expanding on our amazing team of Pet Care Professionals.

• Pet Care Professional
• This role is designed to be part-time. Most staff will work 15-25 hours per week (based on client demand and availability). Additional work opportunities may be available.
• Hours of operation (We provide dog daycare / taxi services from 8am to 7pm most days. Dog walking from 7am to 10pm most days. Pet sitting early morning and late evening.)
• We are located in North West Philadelphia. We service West Central Germantown, Mt. Airy, Manayunk, Roxborough, East Falls, Chestnut Hill, and other nearby communities.

Compensation:

$15 - $28 / hour (New staff will train at $15 per hour. After 30 days, daycare staff will start at $17 per hour. Dog walkers generally earn $20-$28 per hour.)

• Client Gratuity
• Commission on products sold online
• Supplies provided (pet waste bags, cleaning supplies, etc.)
• Growth opportunities

The responsibilities:

• At the daycare, we clean all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, cat areas, floors, dishes, and bedding.
• As scheduled and requested, feeding the animals and providing medications.
• At the daycare, we monitor pet health, check temperaments, and encourage safe, monitored play
• As needed, bathing and grooming dogs visiting the daycare
• We provide pet taxi services, bringing dogs to/from the daycare, the vet office, and client homes.
• At the daycare, inventory and managing supplies.
• Create a safe and positive environment for our client's pets.
• Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences.
• 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. We help each other when support is requested.
• Practice time management to ensure all tasks and visits are timely.
• We treat all animals humanely, properly, and compassionately, regardless of the situation or circumstance.

The ideal candidate:

• We are looking for an honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our clients' dogs and cats with the highest-quality care 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 and a desire to learn are just as important.
• The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, working independently and as part of a team.
• This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs.
• Many of our staff were previously dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter.

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