GET PAID to care for other people's pets
Pet sitting and dog walking are a lot of fun! We get to care for all sorts of adorable pets, from lovable cats and dogs, to chickens and small critters like hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits. We even get to work with exciting exotic pets, including cockatoos, boa constrictors, turtles, frogs, and fish!
While we have a blast, we also take our responsibilities seriously. That’s why we look for pet sitters and dog walkers who pay close attention to detail and have great communication skills.
We cover the northeast Chicago neighborhoods of Rogers Park and West Ridge, as well as the City of Evanston. Our service area contains Loyola College and Northwestern University, and is close to the shores of Lake Michgan. Our clients and their pets are amazing!
If you’re friendly, great with people, and eager to learn how to care for pets the Dori Tails way, we’d love to have you join our team! We offer fantastic training that includes hands-on experience in our clients’ homes, plus a few weeks of online classes that you can take whenever it suits you. Join us in caring for pets and making their lives happier and healthier!
GET PAID to care for other people's pets
Pet sitting and dog walking are a lot of fun! We get to care for all sorts of adorable pets, from lovable cats and dogs, to chickens and small critters like hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits. We even get to work with exciting exotic pets, including cockatoos, boa constrictors, turtles, frogs, and fish!
While we have a blast, we also take our responsibilities seriously. That’s why we look for pet sitters and dog walkers who pay close attention to detail and have great communication skills.
We cover the northeast Chicago neighborhoods of Rogers Park and West Ridge, as well as the City of Evanston. Our service area contains Loyola College and Northwestern University, and is close to the shores of Lake Michgan. Our clients and their pets are amazing!
If you’re friendly, great with people, and eager to learn how to care for pets the Dori Tails way, we’d love to have you join our team! We offer fantastic training that includes hands-on experience in our clients’ homes, plus a few weeks of online classes that you can take whenever it suits you. Join us in caring for pets and making their lives happier and healthier!
Positions Available
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter – Level 1
We are seeking exceptional dog walkers/pet sitters so we can help even more pets and pet parents.
Please note: We will be accepting applications until we find the right team members, so if you are viewing this posting weeks after it’s been published, please contact us as we may still need more team members!
Days: 2-3 days a week on weekdays to start, additional days and some weekends after training is complete
Hours: 10am-2pm or 1pm-5pm to start, additional hours as business increases
Pay: $16.25/hr (W2) plus bonus opportunities, mileage, and cellphone allowance
Please note: This is a very part-time job to start. More hours will be available as business increases. Work assigned will be based on staffing levels, performance, and client demand. New team members will start with a lighter schedule, but after onboarding and training are complete, you can work 10-20+ hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Dog Walks – Safely walk dogs in public places. Knowledge of effective dog-walking techniques, such as short lead control, must be demonstrated.
Drop-in Visits
- All pets: feeding and watering, administering medications, monitoring for health issues, interaction/enrichment, cleaning pet items, other minor tasks.
- Dogs: walk or let-out.
- Cats, pocket pets, exotic pets: scooping/deep-cleaning litterboxes and enclosures.
Requirements:
- You have a car and you are able to reach the service area within 20 minutes by vehicle.
- You love both dogs and cats, and have experience caring for both.
- You are available for morning and/or evening visits in addition to your regular shifts.
- You can work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s (don’t worry – you’ll be able to have a holiday too, and you’ll be paid more per visit during this time).
- You have a smartphone (iPhone or Android) with a working camera and an “unlimited” data plan.
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- You can pass a criminal/background check.
- You can lift up to 60 lbs and you are capable of moderate-intensity outdoor activity, including walking 1-4 miles and up/down stairs, in all weather conditions.
Who Is This Job Right For?
This job is ideal if you’re seeking supplemental income in a fun, non-office environment. However, if you’re looking for full-time, steady employment, this position may not be suitable for you.
Dependability is crucial, as our clients rely on us to care for their critter kids. We are dealing with living, breathing pets, so it’s essential to be committed to ensuring visits happen, no matter what. This is not a role where you can easily call out.
We work based on our clients’ needs, which means we don’t have traditional 9-to-5 jobs. Our work hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Many of the pets we care for may not adjust well to new environments and can be slow to trust strangers. Therefore, we prefer to assign the same team member(s) to each client. Frequent changes in sitters can distress pets, as they form bonds with their caregivers. For this reason, we ask our sitters to commit to at least six months with us. If you know you’ll be moving, leaving for school, or otherwise unavailable within that timeframe, we kindly ask that you do not apply.