Dog Walker

Edgewater, IL

Part Time

Entry Level

Da Vinci Paws has been serving the Northside of Chicago since 2006. We are a team of pet care professionals who have love and empathy for pets with paws, claws, feathers, and fins. Our next employee will train with the experienced Da Vinci Paws management team.

Position/Schedule/Area:

Professional dog walker with the ability to pet sit other animals (cats).
Most dog-walking services occur from 10am to 4pm Monday - Friday. This role will require Monday / Tuesday availability.
Most pet-sitting services occur on evenings and weekends. We have many cat sitting opportunities in Edgewater and Andersonville in the mornings and evenings.
Ideally, a candidate would be available consistently Monday - Friday.
We service Andersonville, Edgewater, and Uptown communities.

Compensation:

$17 - $19 / hour (Staff is paid per service at the rate of $10.40 to $17.50 per visit. Staff will train at $9 per visit.)

$400 - $500+ / month

Services are scheduled for 25 to 45-minute long periods.
100% of client gratuity

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 cats
Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
Communicate with staff via phone/text and photographs
Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player
Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits

The ideal candidate:

An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our client's dogs and cats with the highest quality visits possible.
Candidates with a bicycle or car are preferred.
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, walking independently and working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
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.
The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety.

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What made you interested in this opportunity and why would you be an excellent addition to our team?

Are you comfortable with all breeds, ages, and temperaments? We primarily work with dogs but it is possible you may be asked to care for other animals in the future (including cats).*

How do you plan on traversing your future dog-walking route? At this time, we can only consider candidates with a consistently available safe, insured, reliable vehicle or a reliable bicycle.*

This is a year-round position. Are you comfortable working and traveling in all weather conditions? Are you able to commit to this position for 12 consecutive months?*

What are your monthly gross salary expectations for this position? Do you have a salary range you are able to share?

Would you be consistently available on Monday and Tuesday?*

When are you consistently available to work? Most of our dog walking services occur during the business week. Most of our house-sitting services occur on weekends.

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This position will require that you have the ability to walk dogs in an outdoor environment. You may encounter the need to traverse steps, wet, slippery, and uneven terrain. You will be required to clean up animal waste. Some animals may require you to pick them up (lifting up to 50lbs.). You may also interact with the general public, and the dogs they may also own. Can you perform all the duties in the job description?*

Clients may request services on short notice. To help facilitate these types of requests (especially in animal health or other emergencies), please share your current address or the nearest major intersection (including the zip code).*

If considered for the position, you will need to provide proof that you are at least 21 years of age and are legally authorized to work in the United States. You will also need to submit information for a criminal history background check, work history verification, and provide professional references. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?*

Da Vinci Paws Dog Walking may need to contact you via telephone, text, email, and conduct recorded virtual meetings. You may receive a text from 855-925-5376 with questions regarding your application. You can text “STOP” if you wish to stop text messages from the company. To follow up on your application, please email [email protected] (include your name and the position/location of the opportunity you applied to). Do you understand and agree to these instructions and requirements?*

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