Job description

Do you love pets? Are you looking to make extra money? Nature Calls Dog Walking & Hiking is looking for Part-Time Pet Care Professionals!

Our Company offers fun, fulfilling work and flexible hours. Make extra income and meet furry new friends, while getting exercise and spending your day outside in nature.

Our jobs are perfect for college students, retired professionals, or people looking to supplement their income. It’s a great way for those pursuing a career in the pet industry to get hands-on experience with pets.

Job duties include:

• Walking/exercising dogs: Take dogs for a private walk in their neighhborhood or on a local trail
• Feeding pets: Follow all client instructions regarding food, water and treats
• Transporting pets: Drive pets to/from daycare, the veterinarian, or a local trail for an adventure walk
• Keeping the home secure: Ensuring doors and windows are locked, and keeping keys and entry codes secured
• Professional communications: Providing detailed updates to our Clients, including pictures with a description of everything you did during your visit

When the pets need you:

• Dog Walking hours are Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm
• Candidates must be able to commit to working at least 3 days a week - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
• Candidates with M-F availability are preferred
• Visits are scheduled within visit windows so there is a bit of flexibility with start times for each visit

What we are looking for in our Dog Walker/Pet Sitters:

• 1+ year of professional pet care experience (kennel, daycare, pet sitting, veterinary, etc.) preferred, but we will consider the right candidate that has owned a dog for at least 5 years
• Willing to make a 6 month commitment to our company, and able to work year-round
• Enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, and willing to go the extra mile to keep our Clients happy and treat their pets like family
• Detail-oriented, and willing to follow all Client instructions and preferences regarding their pet
• You must live in or adjacent to Rollinsford, Dover, Somersworth or Rochester
• You must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance for your vehicle
• Excellent communication skills and be responsive to messages from Clients and other staff
• You must have a smartphone (Apple or Android) with GPS, the ability to take pictures, get text/email, and download/learn to use our app (Time to Pet) and Discord
• You must be comfortable walking outdoors in all types of weather
• You must be willing to handle dogs of all breeds/sizes
• You must have availability on weekends and Holidays for Pet Sitting

Potential Challenges (Hey, they're animals!):

• You will get slobbery and hairy :)
• You may have to clean up unpleasant pet messes such as muddy dogs, vomit, diarrhea, chewed up couch cushions, etc
• Dogs need to get outside to potty every day, including days with rain, ice/snow, sleet and hail so you will be outside in less-than-ideal weather (although we limit outdoor time in inclement weather)
• Although rare, you may encounter an emergency situation that could require transportation of the pet to an emergency veterinarian
• You may need to remove ticks from pets

Benefits of working with us:

• Room for advancement
• More than just an employee, you will be part of a family
• Some flexibility in the schedule with potential to run errands or appointments during the day
• Casual atmosphere – no dressing up
• You will be an employee (vs a 1099 independent contractor) and are covered under our General Liability insurance, Bonding, and Workmans’ compensation, and we pay your employee taxes

Opportunities for Advancement:

• Opportunity to advance to Trainer or Team Leader
• You may be invited to perform other duties to help with the business based on your skill set such as local promotional events, social media posts, etc

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay starts at $15 per hour
• 100% of client tips
• Birthday off with pay
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid training (in person and online)
• Yearly allowance for CE
• Paid Pet CPR Certification
• We provide all necessary supplies for use during visits
• Workmans Compensation Coverage
• Occasional Bonuses
• Bonuses for referring new Clients or Staff
• Periodic pay raises

After we receive your application, we will contact you for a quick 10 minute call to discuss your availability. If all goes well we will then schedule a virtual interview with you.

Thank you so much for your interest in working for our company!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Tips

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?
• Do you have a valid driver's license and your own reliable, insured transportation?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Please tell us why you are the perfect person for this position.
• Dog Walking shifts are Monday - Friday, from 10am - 3pm. You must be available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Preference will be given to candidates who are available M-F. Which days are you available?
• Our service area includes Dover, Somersworth, Rollinsford and Rochester. You must live in or directly adjacent to our service area. Which town do you live in?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• professional pet care: 1 year (Preferred)
• dog ownership: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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