Pet Care Specialist

We're Hiring! Petsitting Company Needs a Reliable Catsitter!

Since 2000, Cozy Cats and Daily Dogshas been a leader in the pet-care industry. We understand that now more than ever, pets are an important part of our lives. Cozy Cats and Daily Dogs is here to help keep clients' pets stay happy and healthy. We are a member of Pet Sitters International and certified with the American Red Cross and Humane Society of the United States in First Aid for Pets.

NOTE: This is a cat sitting company and name is changing in March to reflect that.

Pet sitting is an incredible position. You'll get freedom, unconditional love, a cool boss, coworkers...and kitty headbutts!

Pet Care Specialist:

• We are now expanding our amazing team with a new Pet Care Specialist. This new staff member will primarily work in Evanston, but will have other earning opportunities in nearby areas such as Wilmette, Winnetka, Skokie, Morton Grove, Niles, etc. PLEASE BE NO MORE THAN 20 MINUTES BY CAR FOR THIS JOB.
• Based on your availability, visits are scheduled as early as 8:00 a.m. and can run as late as 7:30 p.m.
• A candidate with consistent moving availability is preferred at this time.
• We also would prefer to promote a team member from within for a future supervisor position. This is a fantastic part-time position, but for a motivated individual, it can be a larger role with growth opportunities.
• Cozy Cats & Daily Dogs services South Loop to Winnetka along the lake, but you would not be expected to service all those communities.

Compensation:

$14 - $22 / hour - estimated hourly pay rate based on previous pay roles

$100 - $700 / week

• 100% client tips (after tax)
• Education tuition reimbursement: Pet CPR, First Aid, or Fear-Free/Force-Free certifications are reimbursed up to $300. Other opportunities are open for discussion.
• Bonuses for work anniversaries, performance, holiday work, and supporting your other team members.

The responsibilities:

• Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's cats
• Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's cats
• Check client's plants and mail
• Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
• Communicate with clients and staff via Time to Pet software app
• Travel to our office location or key drop locations upon request

The ideal candidate:

• An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our client's cats with the highest-quality visits possible.
• The candidate should have a detail-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of safety, cleanliness and time management.
• Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is always appreciated, but a positive attitude and a desire to learn are just as important.
• The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, traveling and working independently in all four seasons.
• Special consideration for candidates with staff management or evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
• This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their current professional experience with cats.
• Bonus if you have shots, pills, gels/med experience.
• Many members of our staff were previously private pet sitters, dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter.
• Need to have smartphone or iPhone and be super-responsive to communication to be a good fit for us.
• Need to be available holidays (can alternate Christmas and Thanksgiving).
• Please send a paragraph telling us why you'd be a good fit.

SUBURBS OVER 5 MILES FROM EVANSTON OR DOWNTOWN CHICAGO ARE TOO FAR FOR THIS JOB.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Actors, administrative assistants, artists, baristas, bartender, cat sitters, cashiers, chauffeurs, cleaners, dog walkers, entrepreneurs, real estate agents, veterans, vet techs, retirees or servers who are looking for part-time, flexible work or gig work who live in Evanston, Skokie, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Winnetka, please apply!

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Experience:

• Pet Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations