Job Description
Pet Carer Job Description
Please only apply if you live in Chester, are over 18 years of age, have your own vehicle, have had professional work experience with animals and are genuinely interested in the pet care industry.
Roles Available:
· Part Time Dog Walker: Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm(flexible). Up to 4 solo dog walks per day. Paid £10 per completed solo walk.
· Part Time Cat Sitter: Mornings and Evenings(flexible), Must be available weekends. Up to 4 cat visits per day. Paid £8.50 per completed visit.
· Part Time Dog Walker & Cat Sitter
Locations available: Chester
Please confirm which role and location you are interested in when applying.
Zoomies Dog Walking and Cat Sitting is a local premium pet care business based in Chester. We are excited to announce that our services are expanding into the following areas: Flintshire, Ellesmere Port, Wirral and Wrexham. We are on the prowl for talented pet carers to join our growing team in these new areas as well as Chester CH1 and CH4.
This is a part time and flexible position that would suit a pet professional that already has reliable income, such as a dog groomer, dog trainer, dog walker, vet nurse, vet receptionist, pet shop owner and similar. Or perhaps you are an ambitious and talented pet carer wanting to enjoy all the fun and cuddles that comes from caring for other people’s pets without the responsibilities and expenses of running your own business. Dog walking and cat sitting can fit around your current commitments and help boost your income.
We specialise in solo dog walks, which ensure each doggy client receives the best 1:1 care and attention during their 30min walk/visit. Each pooch is catered to as an individual, meaning every visit will be customised to the client’s personal needs. This may mean garden play, extra training management during walks or enjoying a slow sniffy mooch. All walks are on-lead only and walked from their home or transported to a location nearby. As Zoomies provides a niche service of solo walks only, we are sometimes referred clients that aren’t suited to group walks and need that extra care. You must be comfortable working with and managing dogs with reactivity, lead pullers or those battling through their adolescents. To become a Zoomies dog walker you will need positive reinforcement dog training and behaviour skills and knowledge.
Zoomies is a premium pet care service. We pride ourselves on our reliability, trustworthiness, and professionalism. This role is more than just a side hustle. Your skills, qualifications, experience, passion for pets and outstanding customer service are what will secure your place as a Zoomies team member. Only those that are serious about representing the Zoomies brand for the long term and being committed to providing a premium service to the clients in your local area will be considered.
A pet carer should be knowledgeable of animal behaviour and adept at caring for all kinds of pets. Ultimately, an outstanding pet carer should be able to perform animal CPR as well as demonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
As a hired contractor of Zoomies Dog Walking & Cat Sitting you will be self-employed and paid for each completed service you have been assigned. To grow the client base in your area, marketing and promoting of Zoomies will be included in your role. This will include, but not limited to the use of social media, leaflet/business card distribution, collaborating with local pet businesses and displaying the Zoomies logo.
For the right candidate Zoomies Dog Walking & Cat Sitting can offer a competitive rate of pay, on-going training and support, opportunity to earn commission, encourage regular time off (to avoid burn out) and be part of a growing network of premium pet care professionals.
To learn more about what we do go to: www.zoomiesdogandcat.comor find us on social media @zoomiesdogandcat
Cat Sitter Responsibilities:
- Meeting with pet owners to gather pertinent pet care information and discuss pet sitting duties. Advise pet owners of Time To Pet app and provide support where needed.
- Hold pet owner keys securely at all times until returned to the pet owner.
- Providing pets with food and fresh water daily.
- Pet visits up to a maximum of 30mins mornings and/or evenings.
- Administering medication to pets according to the instructions provided by pet owners.
- Cleaning out litter boxes, cages, and aquariums, as well as changing rodents' beddings.
- Providing mental and physical enrichment, through companionship, play and brain games.
- Grooming pets as required, which include bathing them, cleaning out their ears, brushing their teeth and coats, and trimming their nails.
- Keeping pet owners home clean and tidy. Leave the property as found, if not cleaner and tidier. Pay attention to floors, sinks, surfaces, cushions etc.
- Providing regular updates to pet owners, which include communicating with them primarily via the Time To Pet app, but also by telephone, text message, Whats App or email where needed. Sending video clips and photos.
- Promptly notifying pet owners of pet illnesses or injuries that may occur.
- Accompanying pets to the veterinary for check-ups, vaccinations, or in-case of emergencies.
Cat Sitter Requirements:
- Minimum 3 GCSE’s grade C or above.
- Proven experience working as a pet sitter or pet related industry.
- Own vehicle able to transport pets.
- Valid driver’s license and business car insurance
- Valid pet business insurance.
- Able to provide services in mornings, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
- Working knowledge of animal behaviour.
- Pet First Aid Certificate dated within the last 3 years (or to be acquired within 4 months of signing contract).
- Current DBS Certificate.
- The ability to care for different animals of various sizes and breeds.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- Willingness to grow knowledge and skills. Courses may be recommended by Zoomies.
- A love for animals.
- Patient, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Marketing and promoting of Zoomies cat sitting services to build your client base.
- Understanding that cat sitting bookings can increase or decrease. Income potential can go up and down. Busiest times are during school holidays.
Zoomies has the right to update and alter the job description at any time
Dog Walker Responsibilities:
- Conduct consultations with new clients. Advise dog owners of Time To Pet app and provide support where needed.
- Hold dog owner keys securely at all times until returned to the dog owner.
- Walk up to 4 dogs per day.
- Providing dogs with food and fresh water daily, as instructed by the owner.
- dog visits/walks are 30mins, on-lead only, walked from client’s home.
- Ensure dog and home are left clean and tidy after visits.
- Knowing when it is suitable for a dog to wear a coat or have a home visit due to the weather.
- Walking in various weather conditions.
- Safely transporting dogs to walking locations when required.
- Picking up and disposing of dog waste.
- Providing mental and physical enrichment, through companionship, play and brain games.
- Providing regular updates to clients, which include communicating with them primarily via the Time To Pet app, but also by telephone, text message, Whats App or email where needed. Sending video clips and photos.
- Promptly notifying client of dog’s illnesses or injuries that may occur.
- Accompanying dogs to the veterinary for check-ups, vaccinations, or in-case of emergencies.
Dog Walker Requirements:
- Minimum 3 GCSE’s grade C or above.
- Proven experience working with dogs.
- DBS certificate dated in the last 12 months.
- Own vehicle able to transport dogs safely.
- Valid driver’s license and business car insurance
- Valid pet business insurance.
- Able to provide services Monday – Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm.
- Working knowledge of canine behaviour and positive reinforcement training.
- Canine First Aid Certificate dated within the last 3 years.
- The ability to care for different dogs of various sizes and breeds.
- Ability to walk for long periods.
- Follow instructions and have an eye for detail.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- Willingness to grow knowledge and skills. Courses may be recommended by Zoomies.
- A love for animals.
- Patient, punctual, reliable, responsible and trustworthy.
- Marketing and promoting of Zoomies cat sitting services to build your client base.
- Understanding that dog walking bookings can increase or decrease. Income potential can go up and down.
Zoomies has the right to update and alter the job description at any time
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chester, Cheshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a full UK drivers licence and own vehicle?
- what animal or pet related certificate, qualifications or memberships do you have, or intend to achieve?
- What experience do you have working with animals?
- Are you applying for the dog walker or cat sitter role, or both?
Experience:
- Professional Pet Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Zoomiescat01
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