About This Role
Providing in-home care for clients' pets is the core of this role, which involves travelling between homes to perform tasks like dog walking, feeding, and administering medications. The position suits a reliable and time-conscious individual with a genuine love for animals and good time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Walk dogs of all sizes and breeds, including multiple dogs at once
- Feed pets and administer medication as needed
- Take photos during visits and write a summary of the visit to send to clients
- Communicate proactively with clients through pet sitting software to keep them updated and informed
- Clean up pet waste
- Perform light home upkeep such as collecting mail and watering plants
- Adapt to each pet's individual routine, personality, and needs
- Follow clients' instructions that they upload into their profile
Requirements
- 1 year of animal care experience or 4 years of pet ownership
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
- Must have a reliable smartphone with internet access
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be comfortable walking approximately 8 miles per day
- Comfortable working outdoors in most weather conditions
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Nice to have:
- Farm animal experience
- Availability for overnight care
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Important Details
- 15 minute visit: $12
- 30 minute visit: $15
- 45 minute visit: $18
- 60 minute visit: $20
- 90 minute visit: $30
- 120 minute visit: $45
- Extra pet rate: $2 per each additional pet
- 12 hour Overnight Stay: $80
- Overnight extra pet rate: $10 for dogs, $2 per cat, small mammal, etc.