Job description

Funky Bunch Pet Care Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

If you love dogs, cats, and spending time outdoors - then this is the perfect job for you!

Working at FBPC is a great fit for people who are looking to spend time with animals, be active and happy, and have a rewarding day to day experience at work.

At Funky Bunch Pet Care, we treat pets like family! We offer dog walking and pet sitting services in Springfield. As a dog walker/pet sitter, you’ll also be cross-trained on social media and administrative duties.

We are looking for part-time staff who:

• Have trustworthy and hands on experience caring for pets, with provided references.
• Are able and willing to travel within a 6 mile radius of Phelps Grove Park.
• Have availability to work mornings, afternoons, and most holidays.
• Will commit to at least 6 months of working with us, undergo a background check, and training.
• Will treat our furry clients like they are your own!
• Is interested in creating social media posts and writing blogs.
• Other advantages:
• Lots of room to grow into management and leadership positions
• Very flexible hours - run your errands or go to class in between appts as long as it works with the timeframes needed. Morning, afternoons, evening and weekend appointments available.
• Streamlined communication - manage your whole job and route from your phone.
• Relaxed work environment - comfy clothes encouraged. No need to dress up.
• With us, you are an employee, not an independent contractor. You are protected by our liability insurance, bonding, and workmen's compensation insurance.

What do we do?

We are in the peace of mind business. We provide peace of mind to pet parents who are busy working or traveling.

We visit client’s homes and care for their pets and homes. This could include taking dogs for walks on the sidewalk, woods, letting dogs out in the yard to play fetch, cleaning up after pets, feeding and providing fresh water, scooping litter boxes, providing medications if needed, and of course loving them and providing lots of TLC and belly rubs! For traveling clients, watering plants and collecting mail/packages is necessary.

We ask you that you drive to these appointments, check in and check out of appointments using our mobile app, and write nice informative updates with pictures to let clients know how their pets are doing.

Job Requirements:

• Must be based within or willing to drive to our service area on a daily basis. The closer you live, the more profitable, practical, and beneficial the job for you.
• Have your own reliable registered/fully insured vehicle and a valid Driver's License-- you will need to travel to/from clients home and transport dogs when needed.
• Have a smart phone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able to operate one-- employees use our app for scheduling, sending updates to clients, and communicating with the office/team.
• Be available for the shifts/availability you set up consistently.
• Be available year round - this position is not seasonal. Please only apply if you can commit all 12 months of the year.
• Be comfortable walking dogs in all types of weather - rain, snow, and heat. We are a year round service and dogs still need to be taken out and exercised. We do have restrictions and safety measures for very extreme weather for dog walkers and dogs' safety.
• Must ADORE animals - we have pet care training and will get you Pet CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Be able to pass a background check - Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

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

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Experience:

• Pet sitting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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