Do you really love dogs? How about the feeling of getting sun and fresh air, while also making someone’s day? Paws and Claws is an in-home pet sitting and dog walking service, and we're looking for awesome, reliable dog lovers to visit our clients' homes between the hours of 11 AM & 3 PM, Monday through Friday, to walk dogs while their owners are at work - and provide amazing customer service!

NOTE: You must live in, or very close to, Mountain View or Sunnyvale as this is our primary service area.

Get paid to….

• Spend time with dogs who light up when they see you
• Relieve stress by playing and cuddling with furry friends
• Get away from your desk and enjoy some fresh air
• Get in your 10,000 steps

This job is a great fit for:

• Restaurant servers and baristas that have their late mornings and afternoons free.
• Vet techs/animal care workers who can take on some extra midday work.
• Freelancers who work from home and want to get away from their computer.
• Empty nest parents/active retirees who love dogs and want to get exercise and unconditional love.

Basic requirements:

• MUST genuinely love animals! If you don’t sincerely love animals and enjoy being around them, job performance will be affected and clients will be able to see it.
• Have at least 2 hours of availability on weekdays, between 11am-3pm
• Be physically fit and able to comfortably walk for at least 30 minutes at a time
• Be able to drive and work in all types of weather (including rainy and hot days)
• Be comfortable disposing of pet waste and occasionally cleaning up messes like vomit, hairballs, urine, etc.
• Have a reliable insured vehicle and valid drivers’ license
• Must be able arrive at client homes at the time/within the window requested or agreed to.
• Able to provide a current and clean background check - either from recent job, or willing to purchase one
• Be 100% reliable (we’ll do our best to cover emergencies but “calling in sick” or dropping out last minute is not an option, as the pets in your care depend on you)
• Must show proof of pet sitting insurance or be willing to pay for discounted coverage through Paws and Claws

Skills Needed:

• Professional training experience not required, but must be knowledgeable on dog behavior and needs.
• Understand how to keep dogs safe when walking in public areas and prevent such issues as running into street, eating/chewing dangerous objects, conflict with people/other dogs, etc.
• Encourage shy or withdrawn dogs to approach and bond with you
• Identify possible health problems such as ear infections, skin wounds, etc.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills in order to build rapport with pet owners
• Good at meeting and starting conversations with new people
• Respond promptly when contacted by clients
• Identify, understand and address potential concerns clients may have
• Build a trusting and comfortable interpersonal relationship with pet owners

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Tips

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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