Midday Dog Walker & Vacation Pet Sitter - Intown Atlanta/Decatur - Pet Minders

Company Overview

Pet Minders is a well established, large pet sitting company.  We have been in business for 22 years and have a great reputation for superior customer service.  Our pet sitters have been with us from 2 to 10 years.  We are a full service, in the clients home, pet sitting service offering midday dog walks, vacation pet sits for dogs and cats and overnight stays.

Job Summary

We have an immediate opening for a midday Dog Walker in the Old Fourth Ward and Decatur areas.  The midday dog walker works Monday through Friday with hours varying day to day but generally from 10AM to 3PM.  There is an occasional dinner walk or vacation pet sit with these clients as well.  We are also hiring in the same areas for vacation and overnight pet sitters.  Candidates that have availability for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays will get first consideration.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The midday dog walker is responsible for doing a brisk walk for 20-30 minutes per client in all types of weather. 
• Our clients dogs are both large and small.  The walker needs to be comfortable walking dogs up to 90 pounds and walking up to 2 dogs together.
• The dog walker needs to be able to stay calm and deal with outside influences such as traffic, construction and other dogs approaching. 
• The dogs bond with their dog walker so we are looking for a person that can commit to at least one year with this position, preferably longer.

Qualifications and Skills

1.            Previous dog walking experience or dog ownership preferred. 
2.            Reliable car and smart phone required.
3.            Availability every day Monday thru Friday from 10AM to 3PM required.
4.            Walker should live within a 15 minute drive from the service area.
5.            Walker needs to be very dependable as the dogs count on them to be there.                       

.This is a part time Independent Contractor position.  Pay is 45% of price charged to client per walk.

 If this sounds like a fun job to you and you feel you meet the qualifications listed above please go to www.petminders.com  and fill out the application under the work with us tab for further consideration.  Only candidates meeting the above requirements will be contacted for an initial interview.

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