Professional Dog Walker / Pet Sitter - Knoxville, TN

Superpet Services - Dog Walking and Pet Sitting is expanding to East TN and we need Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters to join our professional team! We're looking for people with high confidence working with a variety of dogs and cats and a desire to make steady side-gig income doing what they love!

Job Summary

We offer 3 types of services:

• Dog Walking: 30, 45, and 60-min dog walks. Scheduled between 8AM-6PM.Pick up the dogs from the owner's home and walk in the local neighborhood. No group or pack dog walking.
• Pet Visits: 30, 45, and 60-min pet visits. Scheduled between 8AM-6PM. Visit the owner's home to feed, refill water, give medication, potty breaks, litter box cleaning, and playtime for all animals in the home.
• Overnight Pet Sitting: Scheduled from 7PM-7AM. Spend the night in the owner's home with the animals for the duration of the night. Perform all duties associated with Pet Visits in the AM and PM as listed above.

Service Area: We are looking for coverage in Downtown Knoxville, West Knox/Farragut, Maryville, and possibly Oak Ridge. Ideally, we'd schedule you with clients near your home!

You'll often be needed to cover clients' holidays, weekend plans, and spring/summer/winter breaks, so we will prioritize applicants who are willing to work during traditional holiday seasons and on weekends.

This is a great fit for college students, retirees, remote workers, and those who work 9-5's needing extra income.

Pay: This is a 1099-NEC contract position. We offer bonuses for working on holidays. Paid every other week via direct deposit.

We use an app, similar to Rover or Wag!, that sends clients report cards and updates regarding the walk.

Requirements

- Must be at least 18 years old, have a working smartphone, and reliable transportation.

- Must be willing to work on holidays.

- Must be able to pass a background check.

- Must have previous dog handling experience, especially with large, working breeds.

- Must speak and type fluent English and communicate well over text messages.

- Must have a positive, friendly demeanor.

- Must treat animals with respect, care, and attention, ensuring their health and safety.

- Must have an understanding of how to handle dogs & cats in uncontrollable situations.

About Us

Superpet Services has joyfully served Riverside, CA and surrounding areas for over 10 years! We are expanding operations to East TN. We offer 30, 45, and 60 minute dog walks and pet visits, as well as overnight pet sitting for dogs, cats, and small animals. For your safety, management performs all new client meet and greets to ensure a safe working environment and clients love our simple app that allows them to live update their pets information as things change. Visit our website to learn more: superpetservices.com

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please explain your pet care experience in detail (the good, the bad, and the ugly).

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road