Pet Care Specialist

Are you a mature, animal-focused professional looking for a rewarding way to spend your day? Southern Paws Pet Sitting is expanding our team of dedicated caregivers. We provide high-quality, in-home care for pets across Sumner County and are looking for reliable individuals who treat every dog and cat like family.

This is a year-round, part-time position perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, working independently, and making a difference in the lives of local pets.

The Role: What You’ll Be Doing

As a Pet Care Specialist, you will travel to our clients' homes to provide essential wellness visits. Your day will consist of:

• Active Exercise: Leading safe and engaging dog walks and outdoor play sessions.
• Feline Care: Handling feeding, litter box maintenance, and providing companionship for cats.
• Routine Management: Following specific owner instructions for bathroom breaks and basic pet needs.
• Visit Lengths: Most check-ins range from 15 to 60 minutes of focused one-on-one time.

Competitive Compensation

We offer a tiered pay structure to reward those who help us during our busiest times:

• Base Rate: $15.00 per hour for standard weekday visits.
• Incentive Rate: $20.00 per hour for all evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Additional Benefits: Opportunity for professional growth, flexible scheduling, and the joy of working with animals!

Who We Are Looking For

Because this role involves working independently in clients' homes, we have strict requirements for our candidates:

• Maturity & Experience: You must be at least 21 years of age with a proven history of caring for dogs and cats.
• Reliable Transportation: A dependable, insured, and pet-friendly vehicle is required to travel between assignments.
• Resilience: You should be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions (rain, heat, or cold).
• Integrity: We need self-starters who are exceptionally dependable and professional.

Current Shift Availability

We are currently hiring for the following time blocks. Please note that weekend availability is a requirement for this position.

• Early Rounds: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Mid-Day Visits: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Evening Routine: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Application Instructions

If you meet the age and vehicle requirements and are available for the shifts listed above, we would love to see your resume!

To Apply: Please submit your resume through the Indeed portal or email your application to our hiring team.

• Please note: In order to keep our focus on the pets, we do not accept phone inquiries regarding this opening.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in our service area of either Hendersonville, Gallatin, or Goodlettsville?
• Are you at least 21 years of age or older?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road