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
Days: Mon/Wed or Wed/Fri, plus occasional visits on other days
Hours: 10am-3pm, plus occasional visits outside of these hours
Pay: $16.60/hr base pay (W2) plus tips and bonus opportunities, mileage, cellphone allowance, and paid training
Please note: This is a very part-time job. After onboarding and training are complete, you can work 10-20 hours per week. Work assigned will be based on staffing levels, performance, and client demand.
Responsibilities
- Follow client instructions and company-provided training to provide compassionate pet care to pets of all ages, sizes and species.
- All pets: give food/water/treats, administer medications, provide positive encouragement and attention, provide interaction/enrichment, monitor for health issues, other minor tasks.
- Dogs: prepare for outside using appropriate gear (leash, harness, etc.), provide safe public walks (or potty breaks), give treats and refill water bowls, wipe wet/muddy paws after outdoor activities.
- Cats, pocket pets, exotic pets: scooping/spot-cleaning/deep-cleaning litterboxes and/or enclosures.
- Clean up after pets outside, and inside the homes if there are accidents.
- Take photos of pets during walks/visits and provide post-visit reports to clients using our mobile app.
Requirements
- You MUST pass a criminal/background check.
- You are age 18+ and have U.S. work authorization.
- You MUST have a car and live within 20 minutes of our service area by vehicle.
- You don’t have to have any professional animal work experience, but we find it helpful if you’ve had pets of your own before.
- 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 can work in all weather conditions and walk several hours per day.
- You have strong communication and time management skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- You can lift up to 50 lbs and you are capable of moderate-intensity outdoor activity, including walking 1-4 miles and up/down stairs, in all weather conditions.
Is this a good fit for you? We are looking for candidates who:
- Are organized and detail-oriented.
- Are dependable, trustworthy, timely, and professional.
- Have patience and kindness for pets who need your guidance and tolerance.
- Have great customer service and communication skills.
- Are team players who can handle last-minute changes and requests from clients.
- Are self-starters able to work independently and responsibly.
- Enjoy dog-walking outside in all four seasons and the weather that comes with them! (Rain, snow, heat, cold, wind…)
- Can make at least a 6-month commitment to working with us. We view this position as long-term supplemental income, not temporary or seasonal.
