Who We Are:
Treat Em Purrfect Pet Care, we’re more than just a pet service company—we’re a community of dedicated professionals committed to providing luxury pet care with unwavering professionalism. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional, consistent, and high-quality care to our clients, ensuring that every pet and pet owner experiences the best! We are a pet care company in Washington, DC that offers private dog walks and pet sitting.
Job Overview
We are looking for detail-oriented, responsible, and committed individuals to join our growing team on a part time basis. The majority of our visits are Monday to Friday, from 11 AM to 4 PM. We occasionally have evening and weekend pet visits. We also work during the holidays as it is a busy time for us since many people are traveling. A 6 month commitment is needed. This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves to earn supplemental money while playing with pets!
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dog walks, pet sitting, and in-home care for cats and dogs.
- Walk dogs of various sizes and breeds.
- Ensure pets are exercised, fed, and cared for according to owner instructions.
- Maintain a safe and fun environment for the dogs, monitoring them for health and safety concerns.
- Update pet owners on their dog’s walk via app, providing feedback on the dog’s behavior, energy level, and any concerns.
- Maintain a clean environment by picking up after pets during walks.
- Responding promptly to schedule assignments.
- Provide medication administration when needed (training provided).
- Maintain a high level of reliability, honesty, and professionalism at all times.
- Work occasional weekends and holidays as needed.
Requirements:
- A genuine love and passion for dogs and cats.
- Previous professional experience as a dog walker is a plus but we will train the right candidate.
- Responsibility, punctuality, and reliability is strictly required.
- Must have own and reliable transportation.
- A smart phone with a working camera and accessible internet that can accommodate our app/mapping and GPS software
- Must be comfortable handling all types of animals, including large and strong dogs.
- Must be willing to work during rain, snow, heat, and humidity.
- Must have good communication skills for updating clients.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Tips
- Performance bonus (**Walkers on dedicated weekday routes may also be eligible for a $300 bonus after a successful 90-day performance review**)
- Referral Program
- Competitive pay