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Jobs with Dori Tails are fun and rewarding. Please see our open positions below, and apply today.
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter – Level 1
Dori Tails is an up-and-coming and well-loved dog walking and pet-sitting company, and we are seeking exceptional dog walkers/pet sitters so we can help even more pets and pet parents. We serve the Northeast Chicago neighborhoods of Rogers Park and West Ridge, as well as the City of Evanston, Illinois.
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: Mon/Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu/(Sat or Sun)
Hours: 10am-2pm or 1pm-5pm
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 15 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 21 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.