Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Dog Walker and Pet Sitter, where your passion for animals and exceptional care skills will shine! In this role, you will provide reliable, loving pet care services that ensure dogs and other pets are happy, healthy, and well-cared-for. You’ll be the trusted companion for pets while their owners are away or busy, delivering engaging walks, attentive pet sitting, and personalized care tailored to each animal’s needs. This paid position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on pets’ lives while enjoying a lively work environment filled with furry friends.

Duties

• Walk dogs of all sizes and temperaments, ensuring they receive proper exercise and mental stimulation
• MUST be able to work major holidays and weekends. We mostly cater to people on vacation. This is NOT a M-F 9-5 job.
• Provide pet sitting services including feeding, administering medication, and cleaning up after pets
• Monitor pets’ behavior and health during visits, alerting owners or veterinary professionals if needed
• Maintain detailed records of pet activities, feeding schedules, and any health concerns
• Attend initial consultations with clients, to obtain business. At these meetings we find out the needs of the client and visits are set up according to the time and services required. These are not paid.
• Must do visits during the time clients indicate. Typical time frames for clients with dogs are between 7-9am, middle of day and 7-9pm.
• Must have smartphone as will need access to our booking app and will need to check in/out of visits and send picture updates to client at each visit.
• Must have own, reliable and insured vehicle. Must have a clean driving record. This is a job where driving is required.
• Must obtain your own liability insurance (we will show you how).

Experience

• Must have experience providing oral medication to both dogs and cats.
• Previous kennel experience or pet sitting background demonstrating reliability and responsibility
• Veterinary or veterinary technician experience to recognize signs of illness or distress in animals
• Animal handling skills with a focus on safety and gentle restraint techniques
• Knowledge of pet care best practices including feeding, grooming, and administering medication
• Ability to lift heavy objects such as bags of pet food or litter safely and efficiently
• Ability to get down on the floor to play with pets as well as ability/mobility to walk long distances with dogs.
• Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and address their concerns

Embark on a rewarding journey caring for animals in a lively environment that values dedication, compassion, and professionalism. Your enthusiasm for animal welfare will help create happy tails and wagging smiles every day!

Pay: $200.00 - $500.00 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What zip code do you live in?
• Do you have experience providing oral medication for cats?
• Do you have experience providing oral medication for dogs?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road