About this Animal Transport Driver (Flexible Working Hours) role at Destination Pet
Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!
Pet Taxi Drivers are responsible for transporting pets in our care. They may transport between centers, to the vet for care, or to and from home. Our drivers ensure the safety of the pets' transport, are great with time management, and work well with animals. This position allows you to have fun while paying attention to detail.REPORTS TO: General Manager
PERKS: Telehealth, 401K and Pet Insurance
PAY: $13.00 - $16.00/hour DOE.
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CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):
- Picking up and delivering customers’ pets
- Interact with customers in a professional and warm manner
- Transporting our animals to various destinations
- Taking the fastest and safest route to and from our clients' homes
- Helping to load and unload the vehicle
- Keeping your vehicle clean and in good working order (no one wants to get into a broken, untidy taxi)
REQUIREMENTS:
Expertise & Experience:
- Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
- Clean driving record is required
- Professional animal care experience is a plus
- Displays a professional manner at all times
- Reliability is a very important trait for this role
- Teamwork orientated
- Strong time management skills
Physical:
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must frequently lift 40+ pounds.
- Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
- Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
- Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
- Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
- Other duties as assigned
This position is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; hours vary dependent on shuttle needs. Animal Transport Driver is responsible for safely retrieving and delivering pets to and from their homes for boarding services.
Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?
