Professional Pet Sitter - Part Time

Zippy Pets is a growing professional pet sitting business serving the Asheville, WNC and Greenville, Upstate SC areas! We offer a variety of services, including dog walks, hikes, drop-in visits, house sitting, and pet transportation.

We are calling in dedicated, reliable, and passionate pet lovers to grow with us. Our ideal candidate is someone who truly loves animals, is a self-starter, manages their time well, has a growth mindset and excellent communication skills. We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, value building relationships, and want to be part of something bigger than just a job.

This is a part-time position to start, with opportunities to grow into full-time. We are seeking someone open to working some weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight stays—though not required, it’s a plus! We prefer someone looking for a long-term role rather than seasonal work. This is a great fit for pet lovers, aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, or those with extra time on their hands who want meaningful, active work.

Our team is a unique blend of artists, entrepreneurs, vet techs, and other passionate individuals who share a deep love for animals. Our mission is to provide reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of all who cross our path. Our company culture is centered around personal growth, mastermind principles, and continual learning, allowing each team member to thrive both personally and professionally.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a purpose-driven team that values growth, connection, and making a real impact—this is your calling.

To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://zippypetsavl.com.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent professional and compassionate care for pets
• Follow specific care instructions provided by the pet owner
• Drive to and from clients’ homes
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Professionally represent the Zippy
• Treat clients and teammates with respect
• Respond to feedback issues/concerns with a positive attitude and open mind
• Attend client meet and greets - some solo and some with other team members
• Feed pets, refresh water, wash pets bowls, and administer medications as needed
• Clean litter boxes and dispose of pet waste
• In some cases, check the client's mail, take out trash, bring in packages and water plants
• Play and interact with pets to keep them engaged
• Make sure home is secured after visit is complete
• Respect for clients’ homes - no unapproved visitors or animals
• Follow up with clients to make sure they made it home safely
• Perform canvassing activities to drive business to the team
• Communicate with Zippy Pets team via Telegram
• Use your smartphone to track services and send detailed updates with photos via Time to Pet app

Job Requirements:

• Smartphone
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Able to pass a background check
• Available for some weekends and holidays
• Experience with a wide range of animal temperaments and comfortable with all breeds of dogs
• Flexibility in schedule
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk pets on a leash in a variety of conditions - inclement weather, steep terrain, etc

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with animals in a casual or professional setting
• Comfortable meeting and talking with clients
• Adaptable to new changes as we are a growing organization
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and great communication skills
• Can work well in both a team environment and individually
• Willing and able to learn and use Telegram and Time to Pet apps

Pay & Benefits:

• Pet Sitters are paid on a “per visit” basis
• On average earn $15-25+ per visit plus additional pet pay & tips
• $60-95+ for overnights plus additional pet pay & tips
• Flexible schedule
• Team building activities (breakfast, hikes, etc)
• Bonuses and incentives for finding clients and canvassing
• The more clients you serve the more you earn
• Discount on services for your pets
• You are supporting a local pet sitting business!

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: On the road