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We are an established, professional pet sitting and dog walking company servicing the Bakersfield area. We are looking for pet lovers (with experience in caring for pets) to work on-call and part-time.
If you truly have a heartfelt love for animals, and you are mature, extremely reliable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to excellent customer service, this may be a great supplemental income for you.
We have an extensive program to ensure that each person on our team is fully comfortable before being on their own with pets and clients. We maintain a very supportive, honest, friendly and professional work environment.
We are hiring the following positions:
1. Overnight pet sitter: visit clients' homes to walk/play and feed their pets. Hours are approximately 6pm to 7am per night. Compensation typically is $27-30 per night.
2. Dog walker: neighborhood walks (and occasional off-leash outings) Hours range.
Walks are usually 30 minutes. Compensation typically is $15 a visit.
Sitters are independent contractors and will receive a 1099 (taxes are not withheld). Payroll is done once a month.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Please do not apply unless you meet the following criteria:
-Absolutely love pets and ideally have pet sitting experience or have been a pet owner
-Basic understanding of how to interact with dogs and cats
-Meet the scheduling requirements in the job description
-Currently live in Bakersfield
-Be physically fit for the job (ie walking dogs, getting on the floor to play with kitties, bending, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 lbs., etc.)
-Willing to commit to the position for at least 1 year
-Reliable car, auto insurance, and a valid drivers license
-Internet access, computer and working printer in your home, as well as basic user ability
-Cell phone and ability to text
-Able to pass a thorough, detailed background check
-A tidy appearance and habits (leave no trace at clients homes)
-Mature, professional, organized and responsible
-Works well independently
-Loads of common sense and integrity
-Eager to accommodate clients who expect a high level of detail in the care of their beloved pets
-Available to work most major holidays
To apply, please email a cover letter detailing your experience with pets, job history, hours available and position(s) you're applying for and why you would be great at this job. Please also tell me what area of Bakersfield you live in and what areas you're willing to drive to.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we can only respond to the most qualified applicants.
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