Pet Sitter

Pet Sitter- Pittsburgh East End

Midday Weekday Pet Sitter Needed 2-3 Days Per Week

About Merry Puppins:

Merry Puppins is an award winning animal care provider servicing Pittsburgh's East End (Highland Park, Morningside, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Regent Square, Aspinwall, O'Hara, and surrounding areas). We are looking for someone who is passionate about pet care to join our growing team!

We are looking for a Pet Sitter to work a varying schedule, with required availability on Tuesday and Thursday middays. If you are not available between 10-3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, please do not apply.

If you love pets and can work independently, this job might be a great fit for you! We are particularly interested in hiring someone who has experience as a veterinary technician, providing shelter based animal care, or extensive personal pet care experience.

About Merry Puppins:
We are the premier in-home animal care provider in Pittsburgh’s East End, caring for dogs, cats, and other domestic animals in their homes. We have a really great team of people from all walks of life, brought together by their love of animals.

For every member of our amazing team, we provide:

• COMPETITIVE compensation!
• PAID time off!
• FLEXIBLE work hours!
• PAID training!
• Field SUPPORT!
• Liability insurance and workman's compensation for your PROTECTION.

We are currently looking for someone who:

• Is available to care for dogs, cats and other small animals.
• ls comfortable travelling to clients' homes to care for animals- people are usually at work or out of town when we come.
• Can competently care for the animals at the client's home- including changing water, cleaning litter boxes, giving treats, cleaning messes, sometimes feeding meals, bringing in packages, cuddles, playtime, etc.

Many of our staff say it's the best job ever!

Job Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and registered/insured reliable transportation.
• Live in or near our service area, Pittsburgh's East End.
• Pass a background check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Because we invest heavily in our team members, we are looking for people who can commit to this position for at least one year from time of hire.
• Must have smartphone with internet and camera to access our apps, along with the data needed to function.
• Must be comfortable around dogs and cats of all sizes.
• Be able to follow detailed instructions so that we can provide the very best pet care.
• Must successfully complete training and be able to work independently.
• Must be available to work on some holidays- we are open for business 365 days per year. Get paid extra for holiday work!

Work Location: The East End of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Work Location: On the road