Position: Pet Sitting Associate
JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to: Owner
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Position Summary:
This position will fulfill pet sitting assignments by providing exceptional customer service and demonstrating a genuine passion for the care of animals. The Pet Sitting Associate will meet and exceed client expectations of pet care through various activities such as proper feeding, watering, medicating, brushing or combing, exercising, and cleaning up after animals under their care. This position is required to watch the animals closely to ensure they are in good health and keep records on the animals’ health, feedings, behaviors, and medications which they must be able to articulate in daily log notes left for the clients.
Essential Job Functions:
- Will provide care for animals that are feathered, furry, or finned
- Must act responsibly, professionally, and with a high level of care and patience, to feed, walk, medicate and observe behavior in pets
- Must be able to provide pet visits during scheduled times
- Watch animals closely to ensure they are in good health and are required to exercise animals which may include high-energy dog walks of up to one hour per visit
- Demonstrates understanding of basic pet behavior, including stress, aggression, pain, and fear and is able to manage pets safely and effectively
- Maintains records on animals’ health, feedings, behaviors, and medications which should be clearly articulated in daily log notes left for clients
- Will clean up pet-related accidents and paw prints on flooring
- May escort animals in your care to and from a veterinarian’s visit, a groomer’s appointment, or a stay at a doggie daycare
- May be responsible for client’s mail, plants, adjusting lights/curtains/blinds for security, and taking out the trash while assuring the client's home is maintained upon their return
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must be able to work flexible day, evening, and holiday hours per client-requested assignments. Or must be able to work a day shift from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. or an evening shift from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.
- Must possess a mobile phone to be able to coordinate and communicate about assignments
- Prior animal care or pet sitting experience preferred including dog walking/lead control
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain pet first aid training
- Must demonstrate dependability and reliability with respect to pet sitting assignments
- Must demonstrate professionalism at all times when interacting with clients
- Must be detail oriented with problem-solving ability who can easily follow written instructions
- Must be able to maintain composure and remain calm in emergency situations that may involve aggressive or sick animals
- Must act with discretion and respect for privacy when working in client homes
- Effective time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills including proper grammar and spelling to prepare daily log notes for clients
- Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and be 18 or older.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to reach addresses within the assigned region within 30 minutes
- Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of effectively controlling the leash of a dog over 50 lbs.
- Must be able to visually inspect pets in your care
- Must be able to walk, drive and board animals into a car for escort
- Walking, driving, and boarding animals into vehicles are required
- Most of the work for this position requires moderate strenuous physical activity, exposure to outdoor elements, and concentration
- The ability to assess situations accurately and respond quickly is needed
- This work environment requires that an employee have no barriers or aversions to touching, smelling, or being in close proximity to animals, including sensitivity to pet dander, feathers, urine, feces, or any other animal feature
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
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Application Question(s):
- How long would you like to work for us?
- How long are you planing to stay in New Bern?
Education:
Experience:
- Pet care: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person