Since 2005, East Bay Pet Care LLC has been a leader in the pet care industry. We have cultivated a remarkable client base built on mutual respect, honor, trust, reverence, and confidentiality.
We service Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and nearby communities.
The position:
- Professional neighborhood dog walker/pet sitter.
- You may have the option for group dog walking on hiking trails. This would be an additional earning opportunity.
- Most staff members start 10-20 hours weekly, but opportunities can grow from there as you share your talents with us!
Schedule:
- Most dog walking is on weekdays from 9am to 2pm.
- Most pet sitting is in the morning and evening.
- We would prefer a candidate who can work 2-3x weekends per month (both Saturday and Sunday).
- Shifts can be 2-6 hours in length. Schedules are based on client demand and staffing levels.
- Our operating hours are 7am to 6pm.
Compensation:
$20 - $25 / hour (after training is complete, staff will start at $20 per hour before bonuses and client gratuity. Compensation is $25 per hour on weekends.)
$800 - $2000 / month
- Paid training at $17 per hour normally runs for four weeks.
- We have a $16 split-shift bonus if scheduled with a split shift.
- Major holidays pay $25 per hour plus $5 per visit.
- Paid remote learning from home. Incorporating videos, tutorials, and quizzes from Fetchfind.
- Client gratuity
- Mileage reimbursements of sixty-five cents per mile.
- Cell phone stipend of $25 per month.
The responsibilities:
- Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs.
- Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences.
- Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's pets.
- Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch.
- Share your passion and talents with us as we continue to grow East Bay Pet Care.
- Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player.
- Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned.
The Ideal Candidate:
- An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate.
- Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude and a desire to learn are just as important.
- Consideration for candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
- 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.
This is an amazing opportunity at a fantastic company. Our Yelp page will show you what our clients say about our work.