Dog Lovers needed

Pawsitive Dawg is rapidly growing and currently looking for fun, loving, reliable, and mature individuals who are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10-2pm to join our team of dedicated pet care professionals! 

What we offer:

• A fun job where you get to be inside snuggling with animals as well as being outside and exercise
• A job where you get to work with animals and their owners on a daily basis
• A job where you get to work independently yet are completely supported by Management
• Flexible hours with additional hours available (you can run errands or go to class in between visits are long as it works with the timeframes our clients need)
• Extensive paid training
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off (after 12 months of employment)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend
• Pet First Aid and CPR certification
• Professional development
• Direct deposit paid weekly
• Full bonding, liability insurance, and worker's compensation
• Established dog walking/pet sitting business since 2012

Some of our current team members include:

Teachers, social workers, restaurant servers, computer programmers, school bus drivers, child care providers, stay at home parents, and employees of non-profit organizations

Here is what we ask of all of our team members:

• Have at least 2 years experience caring for animals
• Be comfortable walking both big and small dogs for a mile or more
• Be comfortable providing dog walking services in all New England weather (i.e., rain, wind, sleet or snow) for 15 minutes up to an hour at a time and up to 6 miles per day
• Be able to quickly and efficiently respond to all inquiries from our team
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills since you will be communicating directly with clients and the Pet Care Manager
• Must be extremely organized, dependable, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude
• Follow a schedule provided by the Pet Care Manager
• Give all pets your undivided attention and love during your assigned visit
• Provide pick up and drop off services to dogs from and to their homes for individual dog hikes
• Provide solo dog walks for private on-leash neighborhood walks
• Provide group dog walks for on-leash neighborhood walks
• Maintain control and ensure the safety of all of the animals under your watch
• Maintain security of our clients' homes during your assigned visit
• Pick up and properly dispose of all pet waste of the pets in your care
• Provide a daily note in our scheduling app with a photo following each visit to confirm services and to update the owner and Pawsitive Dawg of your visit

Some basic job requirements:

• Must love dogs and cats 
• Reliable car with a valid driver's license and automobile insurance
• Smart phone with the ability to download and use scheduling software
• Must live in Waltham, Belmont, Watertown (or within 15 minutes driving distance of these cities)
• Must be comfortable driving within our service area (Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Newton, Lexington, Lincoln, and Weston)
• 4 relevant references (3 professional and 1 personal)
• Must be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for a minimum of two hours between 10-2pm
• Flexibility with schedule and willing to add visits with short notice
• Occasional evening hours for client interviews will be necessary
• Clean criminal background and clean driving records (criminal/background check required)
• Willing to become Pet First Aid Certified
• Willing to participate in on-line professional development opportunities
• A minimum of 6 months commitment is preferred. Temporary/Seasonal (e.g., summer) positions are NOT available.

How Much Can I Make?

Depending on your availability and client need, our mid-day dog walkers can make anywhere $30-$500/week while filling their dog, cat, puppy and kitten-cuddling needs each week! This is a very part-time job to start. Your schedule is based on client need so we do not guarantee a set number of hours or income each week. The more availability you have, the more we can schedule you. More visits will be available as your comfort grows and business continues to increase. Our staff say that this is the "best job ever" and you are getting paid to do something you LOVE!

• You are paid a very competitive pay (depends on experience) paid weekly. Training is paid. 
• You are paid per service (between $15.50-$17/hr) + cell phone stipend + mileage reimbursement + 100% tips
• This is an employee position and NOT an independent contractor position so taxes are withheld.
• You can make extra money if you are willing to provide pet sitting services in the early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• You will be reimbursed mileage according to the standard IRS rate.
• You will receive a weekly cell-phone stipend based on the number of hours you work.