Pet Sitter

Five Paws of Delaware County is now hiring!

At Five Paws of Delaware County, our goal is to provide the best pet care services. Our employees have many opportunities to learn and grow with us.

Schedule:

• This role is designed to be part-time. Most staff will work 15-30 hours weekly.
• Operating hours are 7am to 10pm.
• It is not a flexible position. We prefer candidates with consistent availability.

• We offer multiple shifts:
• Early Daytime 7am - 2pm
• Daytime Only 9am - 3pm
• Evening/Weekend (5pm - 10pm at least 3 days per week, 3 weekends per month)
• Overnight Pet Sitting work is also an optional additional earning opportunity.

• You must be available to work part-time on major holidays.

Location:

• We are currently hiring in Media and nearby communities.
• We proudly serve Aston, Brookhaven, Glen Mills, Newtown Square, Media, Drexel Hill, Havertown, Springfield, Swarthmore, Clifton Heights, Broomall, Aldan, Secane and many surrounding areas!

Compensation:

$17 - $21 / hour (Pay is per visit. Staff will start at $17 per hour. With bonuses and client gratuity, most staff average $19-$21 per hour)

• $1000 - $2300 / monthly
• 100% Client gratuity
• Mileage reimbursement
• Overnight services pay a flat rate of $79.95 per night.
• Employee discount
• Paid, on-the-job training

The responsibilities:

• We offer various services, including daily dog walks, vacation visits, overnight visits, and cat care.
• Show empathy and patience to all of our client's pets. Large and small. Dogs, cats, and small mammals.
• Professional written and verbal communication with clients and management.
• Be extremely reliable and dedicated; animals depend on us no matter what.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather, in all four seasons.
• Must have a modern cell phone with texting/photo/data/GPS capabilities.
• Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player.
• Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits
• The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety.

The ideal candidate:

• An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our client's dogs and cats with the highest quality visits possible.
• 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, walking independently and working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
• Candidates with evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday availability are given special consideration.
• This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their current professional experience with dogs.
• Many members 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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