Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Company Overview
Buckhead Pet Pals is  Atlanta's Premier Pet Sitting Company.  We have been providing in home pet care for 26 years. We are a specialized service for clients and their pets. Our #1 priority is providing superior pet care.

Job Summary
We are looking for a Pet Sitter who is active and passionate about pets. A pet sitter goes to client’s home to exercise, love and clean up after pets. We are looking for a full-time pet sitter in the Sandy Springs area.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Pet Sitting: Walking and exercising dogs daily even if it is raining or hot outside, feeding and picking up after the dogs. Cat Sitting loving on cats, medication if needed and cleaning litter boxes.
• Day to Day: We offer pet sitting in the morning, midday, evening, and late night. Our clients prefer one sitter to take care of their pets while they are traveling which means our sitters make multiple visits from 30 minutes to 60 minutes to client’s homes daily. We communicate with our clients through a mobile app to ensure quality service.
• Independent Contractor: We are looking for an Independent Contractor who meet with the clients to get instructions from the client on their personal pet care. You will get your schedule as client’s book online and you can select your availability to work.  Visit times range from 30-60 minute per client requests. A pet sitter will travel 10-15 minutes to each clients home.

Qualifications and Skills

• Passion for animals
• Compassion, patience, and reliability
• Available to work Monday - Friday from 11:00am-2:30pm
• Previous experience working with dogs is preferred but not required
• Capable of handling all sizes of canines from small to large
• The ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend, or reach
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Attention to detail is extremely important 
• You need to have good communication skills
• Reliable car and a valid driver's license
• Available to work in the Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs or Dunwoody area

Benefits and Perks

• Exercise: Dog Walking is a great way to get exercise while making money. No need to join the gym if you are out actively walking!
• Holiday Pay: Time and half on Major Holidays
• Discount: On personal pet care
• Pay: Pay per visit plus gratuities
• Tips: Lot of our clients are very generous
• Stress Free: Caring for dogs and cats can reduce stress just by loving on them daily.  A pet sitter does the dog walking and/or cat sitting and leaves the scheduling to the office, giving the pet sitter time to focus on what is important the pet!