Job description
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Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Are you punctual, reliable, and hard working with a strong passion for animals? Do you love getting to know new people (and their pets)? Are you a great communicator and enjoy having fun outdoors? If so, we're looking for you!
We're a company that prides itself on providing the best possible care for our furry friends. We're looking for someone who shares our values and who is committed to providing our clients with the peace of mind that comes from knowing their pets are in good hands.
If this sounds like you, read on for more information!
Duties Include:
- Walk dogs of various, size, breeds and temperaments.
- Build positive relationships with clients and their dogs.
- Walk dogs on a regular basis, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Provide exercise and mental stimulation for dogs during walks.
- Follow specific instructions from pet owners regarding the care and handling of their dogs.
- Clean up after dogs during walks and dispose of waste properly.
- Monitor dogs for any signs of distress or illness and report any concerns to the pet owner.
- Maintain a professional and friendly demeanour when interacting with clients and their pets.
- Schedule meet and greets with prospective clients.
- Keep up to date with scheduling and paperwork.
Qualifications Essential:
- Ability to handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
- Physical stamina to handle long walks and heavy lifting if necessary.
- Full clean UK driving licence.
Qualifications Desirable:
- Animal care related qualification.
- Canine First Aid & CPR.
- Up to date DBS.
Note: This position will also involve additional duties such as pet sitting in clients homes. You must be flexible and willing to work on weekends and bank holidays if required.
Benefits:
- Canine First Aid & CPR Training provided
- Dog Walking bag provided.
- Uniform provided.
- Get paid to get fit!
- Spend your days playing with dogs.
Driving is essential to the role as the successful candidate will have to drive to clients homes for dog walks and pet sits.
This is a solitary working position, you may not take your own pets or partners/family members into clients homes due to insurance only covering our dog walkers and sitters.
To apply for this position please supply a cover letter along with your CV on the same document detailing the reasons why you feel you should be considered. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
You will need to live in Knutsford or within a 5 mile radius of Knutsford due to the nature of the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Salary: £10.42-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Knutsford, Cheshire (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/09/2023
Reference ID: Dog Walker / Pet Sitter