Are you looking for an opportunity to work with animals, learn new skills and perhaps develop a career in the pet care sector?
We Love Pets East Grinstead provides professional, customer focused, and welfare led care for pets, large and small. We have a small, dedicated team providing a high-quality service across East Grinstead and surrounding areas, including Ashurst Wood, Hartfield and Sharpthorne. We never pack walk so our walks can be more enjoyable for the dogs and for you.
We are seeking dog walkers and pet sitters to join our team. These roles are part time. They work well alongside other part-time commitments and/or can be a great first step on a new career with animals if that is of interest.
As a member of our team, you would be insured, DBS checked, animal welfare and pet first aid trained. We emphasise support and training for our team members, and there are opportunities for progression in the business.
We are looking for honest and trustworthy animal-loving individuals who are happy outside in all weathers. You must be comfortable working alone, as well as within a team, and have excellent communication skills.
It is essential that you possess a full, clean driving licence, reliable vehicle and live within our branch area.
This is a permanent role with flexible hours, to suit you.
Main duties
* Provide care for pets whose owners are away/working
* Understand and meet special requests and specific conditions for each pet
* Stay overnight, if required, in the customer's home to look after their wonderful pets (optional)
* Give each pet love and attention and treat the customer's pets as if they were their own
* Dog walking for dogs of all sizes
Candidates must: Be able to walk each day Submit for a police and reference check Look after pets as if they are a member of the family Complete our online pet first aid course and other training Carry out some shadow walks before taking on the role Have a reliable mobile phone Report to the branch manager and work with the team to provide a high quality service. Be available for overnight stays for house-sitting (optional)
We really value our team and as part of this commitment we ensure all the team have: Regular team meet ups Animal care online training Insurance protection
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 20 per week
Application question(s):
* Do you have a full, clean driving licence, and access to a vehicle?
* Do you live within 5 miles of East Grinstead?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Pet sitter