Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Job Description

Job Description

At Sit n’ Stay Pet Services, we believe pets are part of the family. Sit n' Stay Pet Services is a locally owned pet care company founded in 2002. We are currently hiring exceptional, professional Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers to join our wonderful team.

Are you:

• Looking for a job you love?
• Looking for flexibility and independence?
• A Dog, Cat, Fish, Hamster, Rabbit, Bird, (Insert more here!) Lover?
• Responsible, Caring and Trustworthy?
• Living in Erie County?

We might be looking for you!! Interested?

The Tail Wagging Benefits:

• You get paid to work with pets!
• Work independently - as part of a team of animal lovers
• Be an actual W-2 Employee — not a subcontractor!
• Average above minimum wage per hour base rate PLUS gratuities
• Incentivized holiday pay
• Additional hours available working on our Event Team!
• Expand your pet expertise by learning from our Certified Professional Dog Trainers
• Team approach to allow our staff the breaks they deserve.

Our excellent team members:

• Are made up of college students, empty nesters, retirees, professionals with full time jobs, parents with kids at school, or those looking to increase or utilize their animal knowledge… and much more!
• Part to full time and everything in between
• Have a true love of all things pet related
• Are 21+ years old
• Are dependable and able to work independently
• Have a reliable/insured automobile and a valid driver’s license
• Live in or near our needed service areas within Erie County
• Own a smartphone and are comfortable using an easy to learn app
• Are able to work 2 out of 3 shifts per day and a minimum of two weekends per month (AM, Midday, Dinner & PM Shifts Available)
• Are extremely detail oriented, able to follow detailed instructions, arrive and complete visits in a timely manner, able to communicate with both clients and managers
• Feel comfortable working and interacting with all dogs- big and small, and all different pets
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

A typical SNS Team Members Day:

• Start the day off early with a few visits (6-9AM), take a coffee break and then start your midday dog walking route OR possibly leave your full-time job to go visit next with some of your favorite furry friends for our Dinner Shift (4-6PM)
• Drive 20 minutes or less between visits within your personalized territory determined by your home address
• Provide play time, feeding, walks, and fresh water during visits
• Clean litter boxes, food areas, pick up after dogs on walks and any possible accidents
• Ensure the safety and security of the home and pets
• Maintain good client records, customer service and excellent communication with both clients, co-workers and management
• Visit each home approximately 20-60 minutes in length
• During all visits, you’ll journal your fun activities for the pet parents and snap a happy photo!
• Working weekdays, weekends and holidays, as pets needs don’t take holidays.
• Opportunities for overnight and additional visits

We provide:

• Premier education through PetTech Pet First Aid, CPR & Care Training
• Ongoing training and support, including ongoing access to Sit n’ Stay Academy (our proprietary employee online training software)
• Team approach ensures a friendly, successful environment and consistency for our clients
• Plenty of pets to love!
• Above minimum wage per hour base rate PLUS gratuities
• Staff appreciation events

• Opportunities for potential growth