Pet Care Associate

Philly's Paws and Claws • Part-time • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119, United States • $17 - $28 / hour • 3w ago

Philly’s Paws & Claws is now hiring! We have a full-service pet care business. We provide dog walking, pet sitting, dog daycare/boarding, pet taxi services, and limited grooming services. We are expanding on our amazing team of pet care professionals. We are looking for a motivated Pet Care Professional (combination of private dog walking and dog daycare tasks) to join our team.

This role is designed to be part-time. Most staff will work 15-25 hours per week (based on client demand and availability). Additional work opportunities may be available.
Hours of operation (We provide dog daycare/ taxi services from 8 am to 7 pm most days. Dog walking from 7 am to 10 pm most days. Pet sitting early morning and late evening.)
We are located in North West Philadelphia. We service West Central Germantown, Mt. Airy, Manayunk, Roxborough, East Falls, Chestnut Hill, and other nearby communities.

Compensation:

$17 - $28 / hour (Daycare staff will start at $17 per hour. Dog walkers generally earn $20-$28 per hour.
$1500 - $2000 / month (New staff will start with a shorter schedule. During busy periods, some experienced staff members gross over $2000 per month.)
Client Gratuity
Commission on products sold online
Supplies provided (pet waste bags, cleaning supplies, etc.)
Growth opportunities
$50/month cap at $0.3652 per mile reimbursement

Schedule

We would strongly prefer a candidate who can work Monday - Friday and possibly assist on some level, some weekends.

The responsibilities:

Daycare Responsibilities

At the daycare, we clean all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, cat areas, floors, dishes, and bedding.
As scheduled and requested, feeding the animals and providing medications.
We monitor pet health, check temperaments, and encourage a safe, welcoming environment.
After training, bathing, and light grooming, the dogs visiting the daycare
Inventory management with daycare supplies
Assist clients and other staff with picking up and dropping off dogs at the daycare.

Dog Walking Responsibilities

We provide pet taxi services, bringing dogs to/from the daycare, the vet office, and client homes.
Create a safe and positive environment for our client's pets inside and outside of their homes.
Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences.
Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch.
Communicate with staff and clients via a dedicated app on your modern smartphone.
Practice time management to ensure all tasks and visits are performed as scheduled.

The ideal candidate:

Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player. We help each other when support is requested.
We treat all animals humanely, properly, and compassionately, regardless of the situation or circumstance.
We are looking for an honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our clients' dogs and cats with the highest-quality care possible.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety and time management.
Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude and a desire to learn are just as important.
The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, working independently and as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs.
Many of our staff were previously dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter.