Dog Walker and Pet Sitter (Part Time to Start)

Job Description

Job Description

203 Pet Service, serving Fairfield, CT and nearby towns

203 Pet Service has cared for dogs and cats in Fairfield and the towns around it for over 20 years. We're looking for a reliable, kind person to join our team as a dog walker and pet sitter.

What the work looks like
Most visits at first are private walks and potty breaks between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You'll also cover weekend visits, holidays, and pet sitting visits when your clients need them.

Every visit is one on one with the pet. No group walks. You check in and out on a phone app, and each owner gets a photo and a short note from you.

You'll start part time. We'll build your route with clients who live close together whenever we can. Our goal is to grow your hours over time as our schedule grows. We train you on the routines before you go out on your own.

You're the main person for your clients. That includes their weekend visits, and pet sitting when they travel. We're a team and we back each other up when someone is sick or has an emergency, but your clients count on you first.

What you earn

• Paid per appointment, set up to earn you at least $17.50 an hour, including drive time between visits, and never less than Connecticut minimum wage.
• Plus fuel reimbursement.
• Paid weekly by direct deposit.
• Paid leave as Connecticut law requires.
• Once you've shown you're a great fit, you'll have the chance to move to a salary when one is offered.
• Our dog walkers and pet sitters are W-2 employees, not independent contractors.
• We pay for the pet first aid and CPR course we choose for you. Already certified? That's a big plus. Most of our team is certified.

Where
You'll be able to cover visits in any town we serve: Fairfield, Stratford, Westport, Easton, Southport, Black Rock, and Bridgeport, plus parts of Shelton, Devon, Trumbull, Weston, and Wilton. Most visits on your route will be in Fairfield.

What you'll need

• Age 25 or older (an insurance requirement).
• Hands-on experience with dogs and cats is required. Owning a pet counts. Vet tech training or work, dog walking, or pet sitting experience is a plus.
• A valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle.
• A smartphone you're comfortable using.
• Willingness to complete the pet first aid and CPR course we choose (paid by us).
• Background check and drug test clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Availability Monday through Friday, plus weekends, holidays, and pet sitting visits when your clients need them.

How to apply
Use the Apply button to fill out the application. Then we'll send you an invite to a video interview, which you can complete at a time that works for you. We review applications and contact the people who look like a good fit.