Professional pet sitter & dog walker (Pets & Animals - Pet Services)
Ad ID 64618 in Category: Pets & Animals - Pet Services
Professional pet sitter & dog walker | |
POSTING DATE Monday, July 14, 2008. CLOSING DATE Competitions for the locations listed below close at midnight, on Thursday, July 31, 2008, or later (please check LovingPaws.ca). LOCATIONS Priority is currently being given to filling pet/house sitter & dog walker positions for these 6 Ottawa, Ontario neighbourhoods: > BARRHAVEN - 1 position > DOWNTOWN - 1 position > MANOTICK/RIVERSIDE SOUTH - 1 position > NEPEAN - 1 position > ORLEANS/GLOUCESTER - 1 position > STITTSVILLE - 1 position REMUNERATION We offer very competitive remuneration per assignment, and based on various factors, details of which will be provided to candidates who meet the basic requirements of the position and demonstrate a genuine interest to join Loving Paws & House Sitting. If you have questions about remuneration, please contact us at information@lovingpaws.ca or (613) 266-2697. WHO CAN APPLY You must live in or near one of the communities named above to be screened in. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY > English (spoken and written) is mandatory in Ontario and Quebec. > French (spoken and written) is an asset in Ontario and mandatory in Quebec. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE An Animal Sciences or a Vet Assistant Diploma would be an asset, or equivalent experience. OTHER CONDITIONS > Willingness to work on weekends, holidays, evenings, and possibly overnight. > Must have a reliable computer at home with Internet access. > MS Excel and Outlook are required. > Must have an insured and reliable vehicle. > Must not have any past criminal charges or convictions or pending criminal investigations relating to the abuse, neglect, or abandonment of any animal, or in any aspect that directly impacts your ability to provide safe care, this includes traffic violations for which pardon has not been granted. > Must not have any past criminal charges or convictions or pending criminal investigations relating to any breach of trust matter, such as theft of property or fraud. WORK ENVIRONMENT As a pet and house sitting business, LP&HS provides pet and house sitting services in the homes of its clients. The work environment requires driving to and from clients' homes. SUMMARY OF DUTIES > Maintain complete and legible records and files in keeping with LP&HS requirements. > Attend homes of LP&HS clients to provide pet(s) with playtime, give fresh food & water, clean litter boxes, water plants, administer oral/injectable medications, take out trash, pickup mail, walk dog(s). > Collect payments from clients and remit them to LP&HS. > Arrange and undertake Meet & Greet Consultations with clients. > Follow-up with clients. > Handle keys to clients' homes. > Promote LP&HS by making periodic visits to Veterinarian clinics/hospitals, groomers, pet shops, and travel agencies. QUALIFICATIONS > Certification in Animal First Aid & CPR (if not certified, LP&HS provides training and arranges for certification). > Solid knowledge of medical topics relating to pet health (LP&HS provides pet first aid training and an Emergencies Handbook). > Strong knowledge of and a astute ability to notice changes in pet behaviour. > 3 years of experience in the animal industry, graduate of the Veterinarian Assistant/Technician program, or equivalent is an asset. > Experience as a pet parent. > Ability to maintain composure and carry out emergency care during a possibly stressful, emergency situation. > Moderate grammatical and spelling skills. > Ability to work with little to no supervision. > Dependable and reliable. > Ability to pay attention to details. > Strong interpersonal/personable and communication skills, with ability to interact with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity. > Compassionate, positive, and enthusiastic personality. > Love for animals. > Eager to learn. HOW TO APPLY Apply online.  | |
| Related Link: Click Here (0 hit) Target Prov.: Ontario Target City: Ottawa Last Update: Jul 16, 2008 08:08:30 PM EDT | Ad Owner Name: Sara Morris Contact Phone: 613-266-2697 Contact Email: information@lovingpaws.ca Number of Views: 30 |
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