St. Johns Professional Pet Care Specialist

Professional Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Company: Paws and Claws Pet Sitting
Location: Mandarin (32257, 32223) Julington Creek / Bartram (32258, 32259) World Golf Village (32092)
Position Type: Independent Contractor (Part-to-Full Time)

Important

Applicants must live within one of our service areas listed above. Applications from outside these zip codes will not be considered.

Please complete the application on our website:
https://paws-n-clawspetsitting.com/become-a-sitter/
Please read the full job description before applying.

About Us

Paws and Claws Pet Sitting is an established and well-loved pet care company serving the area for over 18 years. We are currently seeking exceptional, dependable, and compassionate Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers to join our trusted network of professionals.

Position Overview

This is an independent contractor role with a flexible schedule ranging from 0–30 hours per week, depending on client demand. Work is not guaranteed, as assignments are based on client needs.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who:

• Have a flexible schedule
• Do not rely on guaranteed weekly income
• Enjoy working independently
• Truly love animals

Our busiest seasons are summer and holidays, and holiday availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients’ homes (within ~10–15 miles of your location)
• Provide pet care visits (typically 15–45 minutes; most are 30 minutes)
• Walk dogs or provide yard let-outs
• Feed pets and provide fresh water
• Administer medications if needed
• Perform head-to-toe wellness checks
• Scoop litter boxes and clean up pet accidents
• Provide playtime, attention, and companionship
• Water plants, collect mail/newspapers, bring in packages
• Leave detailed visit notes and communicate with clients and management
• Handle home access tools (lockboxes, alarms, security gates, GPS check-in/out, nanny cams)
• Attend new client consultations

Assignments may include morning, midday, evening, weekend, and holiday visits.

Midday Dog Walkers (MDW)

• Must be available Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Ongoing weekday assignments

Pet Sitters (PS)

• Must be available for AM/PM visits, weekends, and holidays
• Typically 2–3 visits per day during client vacations

You may perform both MDW and PS services if your schedule allows.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be 25 years or older
• Must live in one of the listed service areas
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Regular access to a computer (email) and smartphone
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to follow instructions precisely
• Responsible, dependable, punctual, and self-managing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with small and large animals
• Knowledgeable about animal care and behavior (preferred)
• Prior animal or customer service experience (preferred)
• Must pass criminal background, employment, and reference checks
• Must LOVE animals and provide exceptional customer service

Additional Details

• Visits are typically 30 minutes
• Assignments are intermittent and based on client demand
• Not a seasonal or short-term (summer-only) position
• Ideal for individuals balancing another job, school schedule, or flexible lifestyle

How to Apply

Please complete the application on our website:
https://paws-n-clawspetsitting.com/become-a-sitter/

We are selective in choosing our sitters, and our application helps determine if you are a great fit for our team.

We look forward to learning more about you and your love for animals!

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person