Job Description

Since 1997, 4 Legged Kids has been the #1 dog-walking and pet-sitting company in St. Louis. We are NOW HIRING!

Schedule

• We would prefer candidates with early morning, midday, late afternoon, and evening availability. This position will require some part-time availability on weekends.
• This position requires consistent availability Monday - Friday from 7am - 2pm.
• This employee will work a guaranteed 35 hours weekly. 
• When not providing direct pet care you will be responsible for  administrative and/or local marketing tasks 

Location

• We are currently hiring a part-time dog walker. The service area is St. Louis City, with a central territory of CWE, Midtown, and Downtown.
• We are also hiring in other areas for additional pet-sitting and dog-walking roles.
• We service St. Louis, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County. A detailed map of our service area is available at 4leggedkids.com/service-area/ .

Compensation and Benefits:

$15 - $20 / hour (starting pay)

$2300 - $2800 / month (earnings based on staff member availability, performance, and client demand)

• Company 401K.
• 100% Client Gratuity.
• Bonuses are based on performance.
• Promotional opportunities for motivated and dedicated staff.
• Cash compensation for mileage.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Pet Care Experience - personal, professional, or volunteer experience
• We prefer a candidate with administrative and marketing skills. 
• Soft skills will be just as important as dog skills in this particular role.
• Must have the ability to work with a variety of dog breeds and sizes 
• Must have recent experience in a demanding, detail-oriented position 
• High-level timeliness and accountability
• An eye for detail and a passion for completion
• Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and walk briskly for 30 min at a time.
• Have your own functional and reliable transportation
• Have a modern smartphone capable of running modern iOS or Android software
• Preferred candidates will have experience practicing safety procedures in the workspace
• All candidates must have patience and empathy for all animals. We are a fear-free/force-free business.  

Responsible for the following:

• Providing care to animals (mainly dogs and cats), including walking, feeding, waste removal, medications, and other tasks as needed.
• Administrative and local marketing tasks as assigned by management. 
• You may be traveling to drop off marketing materials or conducting marketing meetings in our service area. Some marketing tasks can be performed virtually. 
• Communicate with staff, clients, and management via voice, messaging, and email.  
• Participates as a team member with company training, education, events, and programs.
• Optional marketing tasks include attending local community events, establishing relationships with apartment and condominium management organizations, connecting with retirement communities, and visiting local retailers, including, but not limited to, pet supply stores, groomers, and veterinarians.

What is 4-Legged Kids?

We care for other people’s pets while they work or travel. Our clients trust us and we treat their fur family like our own! We are the largest pet sitting/ dog walking company in the STL area with a diverse team of over 30 pet lovers providing over 2500 visits a month for hundreds of clients from St. Louis city out to St. Charles County. We provide an excellent opportunity for flexible and rewarding work.

What else do I need to know about joining the 4-Legged Kids Team?

We are looking for pet lovers who understand and accept the responsibilities we will place on them- our clients depend on us! We do not just play with cute kitties and puppies. We walk dogs when it's 90 degrees or below freezing out. You may have to carry a dog up and down stairs, lift food bags or search under every couch and bed for a cat. We clean up after them, feed them, administer medication, and go above and beyond for our clients.

This business is variable and schedules will vary from day to day. We realize working under these flexible and changing conditions can be difficult for some people. This is the nature of our industry and your dependability in this area is crucial. If you enjoy change and variety in the workplace then this will be perfect for you!

I can handle that! What else do I need to know?

You will receive ongoing education and training on various aspects of pet care and behavior.. You will be trained to handle unexpected situations in pet care and admin support is a phone call away.

We are looking for mature, responsible people who are reliable, patient, and capable of independent action. We invest time and money into training our employees and require a minimum 6-month commitment… we would rather have you for years! We are #1 in the St. Louis area and look forward to finding out more about you!

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Currently hiring, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift, Monday to Friday,

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