Join our team at Abbi's Pet Sitting Services LLC!
We're searching for experienced, reliable individuals with a passion for pet care. Whether you've worked as a vet tech, dog walker, or in farm care, we want you. We value long-term commitment and seek candidates with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Located in Norton, MA and servicing a 10 mile radius, we provide pet sitting and dog walking services to a range of animals, from cats and dogs to horses and pigs. We operate seven days a week, including holidays, from 7am to 10pm to ensure stress-free pet care while owners are away.
We are NOT hiring anyone who does not have field experience at this time.
Must be 18 or older and live local to Norton, MA.
Hiring for multiple shifts for the hours of 7am to 10pm Monday to Friday and Friday to Sunday.
Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Drive to client homes and local trails
- Walk dogs on a regular basis, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Provide exercise and mental stimulation for dogs during walks
- Monitor all pets for any signs of distress or illness during visits
- Follow specific instructions left by pet owners and make decisions in the pet's best interest
- Clean up after all pets and dispose of waste properly
- Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor when interacting with clients
- Complete professional visit reports using our mobile app
- Ensure pet safety and home security
- Display loyalty, willingness to learn, and discipline
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Previous experience in animal care (required)
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to handle and restrain dogs as well as animals of various sizes and temperaments
- Physical fitness and ability to handle heavy lifting (e.g., carrying large dogs or bags of pet supplies)
- Familiarity with equine care is a plus
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients along with members of our team
- Reliable transportation and clean driving record (required)
- Pass a background check (required)
- Smartphone for app usage
If you're ready to provide top-notch pet care and grow with our business, apply now!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Hourly pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Nights as needed
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
Work Location: On the road