Pet Sitter - Oxford, United States - RCO Pet Care

RCO Pet Care

Verified Company

Oxford, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Hello, pet lovers

RCO Pet Care is looking to add pet care providers to our ever-growing team of professional pet care specialists This is a fun job that is great for people who LOVE pets, have a flexible schedule and are detail oriented.

This position fits in to many different lifestyles.

Some of current and past team members include:

Scientists
Stayathome parents of schoolaged children
Horse farm owners
Retirees
Freelancers
Pilots
Dog Trainers
Vet Techs
College Students
IT professionals
Nannies

..and more

About RCO Pet Care
We are much more than just a dog walking service or pet sitting company. We provide peace of mind when owners can't be there. As a pet lover this is something you should understand.

It is our mission to keep pets safe, happy and home so their owners can travel the world, take vacations, or just take a long day trip knowing their pets are in the BEST hands possible.

We recently opened another branch of our business to include group dog training classes.

What does a Pet Sitter Do?
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Travel to and between clients' homes to visit and care for dogs and cats while their owners are at work or on vacation. Assignments may also occasionally small animals such as birds, hamsters, chickens and fish.

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Keep all pets safe and watch for changes in behavior or health and report any visible signs of injury, pain or discomfort to RCO Management.
Pick up waste on walks or during backyard playtime (yes, there is a lot of poop cleaning)
Scoop litter boxes and maintaining a cleanly surrounding area
Accompany management to meetings with new clients. Team members are _always_ to represent the company in a professional, positive way
Follow management and clients' directions for walking, feeding, crating and other tasks required during a visit.
Light cleanup of puppy messes, accidents, etc.
Light household duties such as watering plants, rotating lights, etc.
Secure clients' homes with keys and alarm codes upon leaving.
Provide shortened, more frequent potty breaks to puppies throughout the day (yes there are lots of puppies)
Maintain contact with RCO Pet Care management and clients throughout the day via a reporting system on smart phones.

What Can You Expect?
A pet care specialist is a flexible, part-time job. Some weeks will be busier than others depending on school schedules, holidays, etc. We find fall is busy for daytime dog walking due to school resuming. Summer is busy for daytime check-ins and AM/PM pet sitting visits due to vacations. Every day is different which makes it fun You will develop relationships with so many awesome dogs and cats

Our Pet Care Specialists make a minimum of over $15 an hour but often average between $18-$20/hour along with holiday stipends and ample opportunity to earn tips.

As our team grows and our business evolves, we often promote within to managerial positions. Opportunities for growth are available.

The Perks
Some of the perks that come with being a part of our team include:

LOTS of puppy kisses, wagging tails and happy clients.
Paid training and continuing education opportunities.
Pet CPR and First Aid certification.
Competitive wages and holiday stipends.
Mileage reimbursement program.
PTO Plans.
Retirement plants.
Discounted pet sitting and dog training services.
Ample opportunity to earn tips.
Flexible work schedule walk/care for as many clients as your lifestyle allows.
Performance and referral bonuses.
Coverage by our insurance policies.
Biweekly direct deposit
Convenient, easytouse live scheduling through a phone app and website.
Field support.

Basic Requirements

Ability to care for, handle and restrain nonaggressive dogs of all different breeds and sizes.
Ability to care for cats and small animals including hamsters, fish and turtles.
Physical ability to sit, walk dogs for 25+ minutes at a time, climb stairs, bend down, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to follow rules, safety protocols and pay attention to detail.
Maintain a positive attitude We make this fun for the pets AND their clients.
Be dependable and punctual.
Maintain a degree of flexibility. People have lives and their schedules change, just like ours Sometimes appointments can be shifted, added or cancelled and we work it out as a team.
Must have a car, valid driver's license, car insurance and be comfortable driving on highways.
Must pass a background check.
MUST love animals

Previous paid work experience with animals preferred but not required.

We can't wait to meet you
Meet our mascot and resident office assistant, Rocco