Kate’s K9 Pet Care - Job Requirements

• You are consistently available to work the same general hours on a week-to-week basis. We prefer that this general availability remains constant for at least 12 months. Most of our dog walking work occurs MON-FRI between 10 am and 4 pm.

• This position would be offered as an independent contracting position. If you have any questions about this arrangement, you can email: joe@walkerscout.com

• The majority of tasks assigned will require you to walk or stand on your feet for several hours per day; bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, walk up and down stairs; handle extra small and/or large dogs; and be able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Comfortable walking up to three dogs at the same time

• Clients often request feedings, removing and returning their dogs from a crate, puppy pad replacements, and litter box cleanings

• Capable of working in an environment with traffic, the public, and barking

• You may be exposed to solvents, disinfectants, sanitation chemicals, animal dander, saliva, urine, feces, animal teeth, and claws that may come into contact with hands, skin, and clothing

• You have previous customer service experience and are capable of communicating with clients, staff, and vendors in both written and spoken English

• You are capable of working with little supervision

• You have the patience and empathy to work with puppies and other animals with special needs and requirements (medical and behavioral concerns)

• You must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to work in the US

• You must own and be able to operate your own reliable, insured vehicle to quickly travel between client residences

• You must own a smartphone (iOS or Android) with the ability to run our scheduling software (using data and GPS as needed)