Pet Care Professional

Orland Park IL

Description

Locally owned and operated, Pet Patrol has been performing award winning dog walking and pet sitting services since 2006. Pet Patrol is licensed, bonded, and insured. We have placed a strong emphasis on providing all employees with a safe working environment. Our staff goes through an onboarding process that prepares them to work with new animals. We assign primary walkers to our clients. We only offer private dog walks, no group walks. Pet Patrol gives you a fun opportunity to work hands-on with animals while also giving skill sets to build a professional animal focused career. The position: Pet Care Professional caring for dogs and cats and other household pets - birds, fish, etc. 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 *Provide early morning, late evening and weekend availability *Travel from client to client in the Southwest Suburbs using your own vehicle The ideal candidate: An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate, who can provide our client's dogs and cats with the highest quality visits possible. 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 with a desire to learn is just as important. The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, walking independently, working outdoors regardless of weather conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their current professional experience with animals. The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety. Multiple, flexible schedules available. Weekdays 10am to 4pm; Evenings after 5pm; Full days Saturday and Sunday (7am to 9pm). For full application requirements and to apply, go to: No phone calls or emails please.