Dog Sitter

Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Dog Sitter, where your passion for animals and dedication to exceptional care come together to create a positive impact on dogs and their owners. In this role, you will provide attentive, loving, and professional care for dogs, ensuring their safety, comfort, and happiness while their owners are away. Your energetic approach and dog handling expertise will help foster trust and peace of mind for our clients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work with dogs of all shapes and sizes in a supportive environment that values your skills and commitment. This would be a good fit for anyone who is looking for flexibility in hours and shifts. Shifts can be anywhere from 4-7 hours in length.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pet care routines including feeding, administering medications, and exercise tailored to each animal’s needs
• Ensure proper animal restraint and handling techniques to maintain safety for both pets and caregivers
• Perform dog enrichment activities to reinforce good behavior and socialization skills
• Monitor pets’ health and behavior; recognize signs of illness or distress and communicate with management as needed
• Maintain detailed records of pet activities, health status, and any incidents during care shifts
• Handle dogs with patience and confidence
• Support kennel management by cleaning cages or kennels, restocking supplies, and maintaining a clean environment
• Engage with pet owners through excellent customer service by providing updates on their pets’ well-being and addressing any concerns
• Assist with heavy lifting tasks, when necessary, such a playground equipment
• Assist with daily cleaning tasks and weekly deep cleaning
• This is a part time / full time position so flexibility is a must

Skills

• Proven experience in pet sitting or animal care roles with a strong understanding of pet behavior and needs
• Knowledge of dog handling techniques to ensure safe handling and effective communication with animals
• Skilled in animal handling with dogs
• Ability to perform dog restraint if needed
• Exceptional customer service skills to build trust with pet owners and address their concerns professionally
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate records of pet health and activities
• Must love working with many different breeds, types and sizes of dogs

Join us in creating a caring community where animals receive the highest quality attention! Your enthusiasm for animal welfare combined with your technical skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person