Join Philly’s Paws & Claws!
About Us:
We are a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, Pet Sitters International, and the Natural Dog Company. Established in 2017, Philly's Paws and Claws has become the leading pet care provider in Germantown.
We are a full-service pet care business offering dog walking, pet sitting, dog daycare/boarding, pet taxi services, and limited grooming. We are searching for dedicated individuals to join us in a part-time role combining dog daycare work and neighborhood dog walking. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally in a vibrant and supportive environment.
Position: Part-Time Pet Care Professional
- This role involves working weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 11am to 2pm, starting at about 15 hours per week.
- There's potential to increase hours to up to 25-30 weekly based on performance and demand.
- No two weeks are ever identical in pet care, so we appreciate candidates who have flexibility with their availability.
- We require that each staff member is available for at minimum one weekend day per month. Candidates with more weekend availability will have extra consideration.
- Philly’s Paws & Claws operates every major holiday. Part-time availability is required on holidays; however, staff will alternate holidays worked.
- Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, your responsibilities will include both dog daycare tasks and local dog walking within a 5-mile, 15-minute radius of the daycare.
- A personal vehicle will be required to travel from the daycare to the client homes to perform the private dog walking work.
What we offer:
- $17 per hour for dog daycare work
- $20 to $28 per visit for local neighborhood dog walking
- Potential monthly earnings of $800 to $1200.
- Additional income through client gratuities, holiday bonuses and potential referral and performance bonuses.
- All necessary supplies provided.
- Growth opportunities, including learning dog bathing, nail trims, and grooming, for additional earning potential.
Responsibilities:
Daycare Duties:
- Clean animal areas, maintain inventory, and manage feeding schedules.
- Monitor pet health and encourage a safe, nurturing environment.
- Administer medications (drops, topical, and pills) as instructed by clients.
- Assist with client drop-offs/pick-ups and, post-training, perform basic grooming services.
Dog Walking Duties:
- Safely transport dogs and provide pet taxi services.
- Ensure pets stay in a safe and positive environment indoors and outdoors.
- Follow specific care instructions and deliver stellar customer service.
- Communicate efficiently with staff and clients and manage time effectively.
Ideal Candidate:
- We value teamwork and a love for animals. The ideal candidate is honest, patient, and enthusiastic, with a strong focus on humane and compassionate animal care.
- Prior experience with animals is advantageous but not necessary; a positive attitude and eagerness to learn are key. Enjoy working independently and as part of a team in an active environment.
- The position requires availability from 11am - 2pm, Monday through Friday, but a candidate who can work as early as 9am and/or as late as 3pm would be strongly considered. You would not be working during that entire period, but availability is important.
- This is a wonderful position for freelance professionals, or anyone who has another ongoing professional / educational commitment with flexible scheduling.
- This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to start or grow your career working with pets professionally.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to become a part of our community and explore this exciting opportunity to enhance your career in dog care. Join us at Philly’s Paws & Claws, and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $800.00 - $1,200.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Referral program
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental Pay:
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- We do not offer any seasonal or temporary positions.
This is a year-round position. Are you comfortable working and traveling in all four seasons? If the position meets your expectations, are you able to commit to this position for 12 consecutive months?
- This position is designed to be part-time. Can you please share your monthly gross earning expectations for this position? Do you have an earning range you can share? What would be your preferred minimum and maximum working hours per week? Please be as detailed as possible.
- Are you comfortable with all breeds, ages, and temperaments? We primarily work with dogs, but it is possible you may be asked to care for other animals in the future (including cats).
- This position will require that you have the ability to monitor and/or walk multiple dogs in both indoor/outdoor environments. You may encounter the need to traverse steps, wet, slippery, and uneven terrain. You will be working with a wide variety of breeds and may be exposed to pet fur, dander, saliva, and cleaning supplies. You will be required to clean up animal waste. Some animals may require you to pick them up (lifting up to 50lbs.). You may also interact with the general public, and the dogs they may also own. Can you perform all the duties in the job description?
- Do you have a safe, reliable, insured vehicle that is consistently available to you for the purposes of dog walking/transporting dogs?
- When are you consistently available to work? List Days and Hours or Mark as Open Availability
- What Zip Code are You Located in? (Preferred Applicants Live within a 10 min Radius or Within Northwest Philadelphia)
- What Holidays are You Available to Work?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19144: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person