Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Royal Tails Pet Care is a growing independent private pet sitting and dog walking company with a solid 10-year reputation for in-home pet visits and dog walks across Niagara. We are looking for individuals who love cats and dogs, are compassionate and kind, are reliable and on time, and have a willingness to learn.

Job description

This is an independent contractor 1 year minimum position. We are looking for someone who wants long-term, part-time work so please NO TEMPS OR STUDENTS. Our ideal candidate is someone who will put in the time to get to know their regular clients and is interested in this industry.

[Independent operators with private clients are welcome to join our professional team!]

We are looking for candidates who are ready to jump into an established Pet Sitter/dog walking position with a range of 2-5 home visits per day. This opportunity is a consistent position that provides a per visit wage and part time hours, around St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake area predominantly. Pay ranges from $20 to $35 per visit plus tips (includes travel time to/from clients home).

Professional pet care industry experience preferred however experience walking dogs, volunteering at shelters, fostering animals or owning and taking care of any pets is an absolute must.

Requirements:

• Previous experience professionally working and/or volunteering with dogs (strongly preferred)
• You must be comfortable with walking dogs of all breeds and sizes, as well as working with cats and small house pets
• You must possess a client-focused attitude and a desire to comply with our clients' wishes/ preferences regarding their pets’ needs and care. We want people who care about animals

AND

• Have a minimum of 2 personal and/or professional references outside of family members
• Be bondable (no criminal convictions)
• You must be incredibly reliable. You must enjoy (or be able to work through) being outside in the rain, snow, summer heat, and all weather conditions. Dogs never take a day off from needing a walk, so we don't either. You will need to be prepared and make sure you have the proper outdoor clothing, etc.
• You must be able to work with little to no supervision
• You must have a reliable cell phone with data, as we use a mobile app for all of our services
• You must have your driver’s license and a reliable vehicle to make trips to visit clients’ pets in their own homes

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 5-20+ hours per week (includes travel time)
Shift availability: Every day of the week
Hours: Operating hours (visits) are made between 7:30am through to 9:30pm.

Wage: $20.00-$35.00 per visit plus tips

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Outdoor exercise
• Flexible hours and scheduling based on your availability, weather, etc.
• Opportunity to earn tips on top of base wage
• Team support among other Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• Why do you want to work for Royal Tails?
• In your own words describe your relationship to pets, and what role they've played in your personal and professional life?

Experience:

• Dog/Cat Related: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Around St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake areas

Application deadline: ongoing

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Salary: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road