Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, Pet Care Specialist

Work Where You Live! Love What You Do!

If you love pets, being outdoors, and working independently, apply here! Becky’s Pet Care is currently looking for Pet Care Specialists to join our award-winning company. We have positions available .

At Becky’s Pet Care, we believe in delivering great experiences for our pets and their families, team members, and community. We do what’s right, and we pride ourselves on thorough processes, procedures, attention to detail, and deep pet knowledge. Our Pet Care Specialist position is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a difference in the everyday lives of animals. Becky’s Pet Care is great for people of all ages and backgrounds. No experience necessary!

Employee Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus (After successful 90-day review)  
• Great pay!
  • Hourly pay
  • plus per visit bonus
  • plus additional premium bonus for working on company holidays
  • plus tips!
• Ability to earn merit pay increases
• Paid Training including:
  • New Hire training
  • Field Training
  • Pet CPR & First Aid training
  • Pet Medication training
  • FetchFind training access
  • Ongoing training
  • Other training opportunities
• AFLAC Insurance
• 401K
• 50% employee discount on goods and services
• Company gear
• Company provided supplies
• Company sponsored events, meetings, and parties
• Advancement opportunities
• Growth opportunities

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Other benefits: 

• Fun-filled days caring for people's pets! 
• Flexible scheduling options!
• Lots of fresh air and exercise! 
• Caring for pets can be made into an enjoyable full-time career, not just a side job! 

You will: 

• Drive to and enter client’s homes to care for their pets
• Use an app to check in and out at visits, access client and pet information, and complete & upload journal entries.
• Provide responsible care to a variety of pets (dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, etc.).
• Provide play, companionship, feeding, and fresh water as instructed by the client.
• Follow all home and pet care instructions in detail as requested by the client.
• Make safety a priority while in a client’s home and during walks – both your safety and the pets safety are top priority.
• Follow local ordinances including leash laws and pet waste pick up and disposal.
• Maintain client confidentiality when visiting homes.
• Maintain open lines of communication with Customer Care and Administrative teams.
• Use problem solving skills in unusual or challenging circumstances.

We ask that you: 

• Are at least 18 years of age 
• Are eligible to work in the U.S. 
• Have your own insured and reliable vehicle 
• Have a smart phone with internet and email access 
• Pass a background check

Work Environment:

• This position includes traveling to and working in our clients’ homes. You will also spend time outdoors walking dogs and be exposed to seasonal weather including heat, cold, and rain. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time OR part-time, non-exempt position. A non-exempt employee is one who is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. Days and hours of work can be expected to be between 1-40 hours a week. This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed. These hours are subject to change at any time depending on business needs.

EEO Statement:

Becky's Pet Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and think on your feet.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Physical Demands:

While providing care to a variety of animals, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, utilize taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move, pull, or push a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.