Pooch Pals by Diamond Delight La Pooch, Manchesters's pet care company, seeks dog walkers and pet sitters. You must be a true animal lover with previous pet care experience, ideally dog walking, pet sitting, volunteering in a shelter, or working at a doggy daycare, kennel, or veterinarian's office.
Because we pride ourselves in providing a high level of service to our clients, you must have excellent presentation and communication skills. Our assignments provide an incredible opportunity to spend time with a variety of dogs and cats on a part-time basis to supplement an existing income, getting exercise and meeting great people.
Pet sitting can be a great supplemental income for the right person who would like to earn a little extra.
Assignments range from visiting pets while their parents are at work or traveling.
Job Duties
Pet sitters and dog walkers are responsible for:
The well being and overall care of our four legged clients. Must be crazy about pets and have experience caring for them!
Managing clients' needs and preferences with a commitment to providing a superior level of care.
Being available to work every day, Monday through Friday between 10:00am - 6:00pm. Please do not apply for the job if you cannot guarantee availability during those hours everyday Monday - Friday.
Have excellent work and personal references (at least 3)
Trustworthiness, plenty of common sense, and an ability to follow detailed clients instructions are a key criteria to working with us.
You should be aware that this type of work is a big responsibility. Living animals will be relying on you to be a punctual, organized and competent care giver. If animals are your passion, you'll feel right at home with us.
Additional Candidate Requirements Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers must be:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must live in or near the town/city applying for.
True animal lovers comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and other animals. (cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and rodents)
Resistant to inclement weather, including cold, snow, humidity, and rain.
US citizens with a clean criminal record and ability to pass a formal background check and drug test.
Pass a test provided by Pooch Pals and become pet first aid certified in MA.
Equipped with a cell phone and working home internet connection with your own email account.
Submitting an Application
If you meet all the above requirements and would like to be considered to join our team, please email your resume to PoochPals@DiamondDelightLaPooch.com or fill out the form by clicking the button above. Please note that due to the high volume of the applications we receive, we will only contact qualified candidates for interviews.
Your application should include:
A resume detailing your experience with animals (we want to hear about any/all pet experience even if it was for a neighbor/boss/friend. Email your resume to Jobs@PoochPals-DDLP.com. No phone calls please.
Your phone number(s) and home address
Desired location(s) for work
Any other interesting information that you think sets you apart from the other candidates
We look forward to hearing from you!
We are looking for dedicated team members in: Manchester, Amherst/Bedford, Concord/Loudon, Nashua/Hudson & Merrimack.