Leashes and Litters is looking for exceptional Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters to join our team! We are a fast-growing, local business that is focused on providing the highest quality care to our clients - both human and animal alike. If you have a strong passion for pets, have great communication skills and are detail oriented, we would love to hear from you!
Dog Walker - Overnight Pet Sitter - Day Care
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Pay: $20 - $35 an hour
Holiday Pay: $25 - $45 an hour
Job Description:
- Provide outstanding customer service to our clients - working well with our human clientele is just as important as the care we provide our furry friends
- Provide basic animal care while clients are away. Duties include (but are not limited to) - providing fresh food/water, playing with pets, brushing, walking dogs, cleaning cat litter-box, scooping poop, occasionally administering medications/supplementation, etc
- Assist with basic household duties - checking mail, taking out trash, watering plants, sweeping/vacuuming, etc
- Send client’s updates regarding the visit - ie. adding pictures/videos, notes, important information regarding the wellbeing of the pet, etc
- Follow detailed instructions regarding pet / home care during visits
Qualifications:
- Must LOVE animals!
- Comfortable handling animals of all shapes & sizes - we do not have any breed, species or size restrictions
- Ability to problem solve & be a self-starter
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment, while still providing excellent care
- Ability to work flexible days & hours - including holidays, weekends & evenings
- Ability to adapt to changes in the schedule, weather, animal behavior, etc
- Communicate effectively in both verbal & written forms
- Must be ACTIVE - our team walks upwards of 10 miles a day, rain or shine!
- Must have smartphone - we use maps, calendar, Walkies dog-walking app, etc
- Feel comfortable administering medication/supplementation as needed
- Pass a criminal background check
- Must have a working vehicle with auto insurance & clean MVR
- Comfortable driving long distances, parking in the city, maneuvering traffic, etc
- Comfortable staying overnight in other's homes
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time & lift up to 35 pounds
Service Areas:
Denver Metro Area including: Downtown, Lakewood, Littleton, Arvada, Golden, Front Range Foothills, Evergreen
Why Work at Leashes & Litters
- Get to work in a rewarding field with other pet lovers!
- CUTE PETS - obviously!
- Flexible work schedule
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you would like to work for Leashes and Litters to - Leashes.Litters@gmail.com. Please include your work availability, cross streets and how far you are willing to drive for work.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
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License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road