Job Description
Just Around the Corner strives to provide peace of mind every time for pet parents, caring for our client’s pets as if they were our own. This care happens through the work of our reliable, caring, patient, and professional team of pet care professionals. Just Around the Corner provides Team Members with the skills needed to provide exceptional care for the pets in the Town of Plymouth, MA. We continue to grow, and we look to bring onboard self-motivated, caring Team Members who want to grow in their skills and who value caring for the pets of our community.
As a JAC Team Member you will report directly to the General Manager in your daily dog walking and pet sitting duties. You will be responsible for feeding, socializing with and caring for pets of all sizes, types and breeds. An ideal candidate for this position is motivated by the well-being of pets in our care, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excels in time management.
Job Responsibilities:
• Caring for client’s pets and homes
o Walking dogs or providing yard time
o Providing for the safety of pets in the home and on walks
o Cleaning litter boxes or enclosures and surrounding areas for cats and small animals
o Keeping client’s homes clear of all garbage and messes from us and their pets
o Bringing in mail and packages for clients when we visit
o Putting out and pulling in garbage and recycling cans for clients who are on vacation
o Watering plants
• In addition to walking dogs, caring for other pets and client homes, Team Members provide other services during their visits, including but not limited to
o Driving from visit to visit
o Accessing client homes through various methods
o Dealing with home alarms as needed
o Providing food and water to pets
o Administering medication to pets
o Disposing of animal waste properly
o Monitoring health and safety of pets
• Skills and Functions that are necessary for this job
o Ability to control dogs of varying sizes and breeds
o Ability to track time, mileage and manage visits and scheduling conflicts
o Ability to communicate with clients, management, and trainers, including during initial consultations and through receiving client or management feedback
o Ability to maintain complete and accurate records relating to services provided including records of time spent at each visit and mileage between visits
Job Requirements:
• Special consideration for those who live in Plymouth, MA or adjacent communities
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have consistent access to a reliable vehicle
• Must be available for work between 9 AM and 4 PM a minimum of 3 days per week
• Must have access to a reliable smart phone and have knowledge of how to use apps on their phone effectively
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Key element of this role: Physical stamina and the ability to control multiple dogs during walks with intermittent hazards such as vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Will spend a significant amount of time outdoors and may be asked too walk dogs in inclement weather (cold, rain, snow, etc.)
• While performing duties of this job you are regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Willing to participate in ongoing training
• You may need to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• You may need to transport a pet in your personal vehicle
• If a long commute followed by continuing to drive once you are at work does not appeal to you, please do not apply. We already know you will not enjoy this position.
Benefits:
• Flexible Hours – we work with you so you can work with us!
• Tips
• Mileage reimbursement plus travel time
• On-going training
• Bonuses
• Pathway to growth opportunities
• Get paid to exercise and walk in the sun
• Joyful work – dogs, cats – yes, it is fun and exciting!
Just Around the Cos an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Job Tags
Part time, Outdoor, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,