Dog Walker / Pet Sitter Needed in Gaithersburg

Prance Around was established in 2006. We are a family owned and operated dog walking and pet sitting company located in Laurel, Maryland conveniently off Route 1 and Contee Road. We also have a second branch in Germantown, Maryland conveniently located off Father Hurley Blvd and Wisteria Drive.

We offer a variety of pet care services including yard waste removal, pet medication administering, house sitting, overnight pet care, pet taxi and more!

At Prance Around, we pride ourselves in providing pets and their owners with exceptional care and service. Providing good service means our clients can enjoy their time away from home because they know their pets are being well taken care of.

• We are always looking for fun, energetic, professional, and
  trustworthy animal lovers to join our team.  Our ideal pet care
  professional is the type of person who stops random dogs while walking
  in the park to say hello or someone who could spend hours happily
  cuddling and playing with kitties.  Our reputation is on the line, so we
  are looking for the best of the best to join our team!

Requirements:

*You must be 21 years of age or older.

*You MUST live in Gaithersburg, Germantown, North Potomac or Montgomery Village only.  If you do not live in these cities, please do not apply.

*You must be available during our busiest times of the day, 10 a.m. -
4 p.m.  Monday thru Friday with mornings, evenings and weekends as-needed.

*You must be willing to undergo a criminal background check.

*You must be willing to provide at least three professional references.

* You must be dependable and reliable.

*You must be willing to commit to a minimum of nine months. Our clients rely on your dependability and stability.

If you are simply looking for a job until you find a permanent job or return back to school, please do not apply.

* You must have access to your cell phone at all times throughout the day and evening.  

* You must have reliable and insured transportation of your own.

* You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills when interacting with clients.

* You must be physically able to handle the requirements of the
position. This could include walking or lifting  large dogs, cleaning up
bodily wastes, dealing with muddy yards, etc.

* You must be willing to work in all weather conditions – rain, snow, and temperature extremes.

* You must be available on the weekends on an as-needed basis.

* You must be available to work some of the major holidays. (Holiday compensation will be provided).

* You must be able to “go with the flow” and be committed to being a
pet care professional. We take our jobs very seriously and we have a lot
of responsibility. The job requires you to be in constant communication
with staff at our main office and will require you to stop by the
office a minimum of once a week.  There is a lot of running around to
initial consultations, key swaps, etc.  Your professionalism and
flexibility is crucial at all times.

If you can successfully fulfill all of the requirements listed above, please send us your resume for consideration.

Perks:

• Employee of the company, not an Independent Contractor
• Direct Deposit
• Insured and Bonded under Prance Around's policy.

Full morning and mid-day availability Monday thru Friday, with evenings and weekends as-needed

Must have some experience working with pets (even if they are your own).

Must live in our servicing areas (see above)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.