Professional Pet Sitter- Dog Walker- Cat Sitter

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

About Pet Care ClubAt Pet Care Club, we deliver premium care and total peace of mind to local pet parents. As we expand our community in Des Moines, we are looking for dedicated, trustworthy animal lovers to join our team. We value autonomy, clear communication, and a true passion for animal welfare.

Unlike gig-app platforms, our team members are fully protected W2 employees. We offer a variety of services to our clients, which means you can customize your role to fit your lifestyle, availability, and home environment. Whether you want to focus on one specialty or mix and match, we build your schedule around what you do best.

Choose Your Path (Select One or More)

• Dog Walking and Drop-Ins: Conduct neighborhood walks, manage proper leash etiquette, and provide fresh water, exercise, and companionship during the day.
• Cat Sitting Specialists: Provide dedicated drop-in care tailored to our feline clients, including feeding, litter box maintenance, playtime, and administering medication if qualified.
• Vacation Client In-Home Care and Overnights: Support pet parents while they travel. This can include performing multiple drop-in visits daily (morning, midday, and evening) or providing overnight house-sitting care while staying in the client’s home.
• In-Home Boarding Hosts: Welcome client dogs into your own pet-friendly home for overnight stays while their owners are away. (Note: Must have a secure, pet-safe residence.)

You are not required to perform all of these services. We match assignments to your specific preferences, availability, and living situation.

What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities)

• Provide Premium Care: Ensure the safety, health, and happiness of every pet in your care.
• Real-Time Updates: Use our team mobile app to check in, track visits, and send detailed journals with photos to clients immediately following each service.
• Home Security: Maintain the integrity of clients’ homes by carefully managing keys, locking doors, and setting alarms.
• Safety Monitoring: Recognize and immediately report any signs of pet distress, illness, or unusual behavior.

What We Are Looking For (Qualifications)

• Animal Background (Required): A verifiable history of working with animals is a strict must. This can include professional pet care, veterinary tech experience, animal shelter volunteering, or extensive personal pet ownership and training.
• Reliable Transportation: A dependable, insured vehicle and a valid driver’s license are required to travel to client homes.
• Tech Savvy: A smartphone with a reliable data plan to manage your schedule and communicate via our company app.
• Rock-Solid Reliability: The animals and their owners depend on us. You must be punctual, detail-oriented, and highly accountable.
• Background Check: Willingness to undergo a comprehensive criminal background check.

Perks of the Club

• W2 Employee Peace of Mind: We handle your payroll taxes, and you are fully covered under our comprehensive corporate liability insurance, bonding, and worker’s compensation.
• Paid Travel Time: Your drive time between consecutive visits is on the clock. The gig apps do not do that. We do.
• Flexible Scheduling: Excellent for freelancers, remote workers, students, or anyone looking to build a flexible schedule around their life.
• Paid Onboarding and Training: We set you up for success with training, including pet first aid, safety protocols, and behavior basics.
• Independence and Support: Enjoy working independently without micromanagement, backed by a responsive, supportive administrative team.
• Unmatched Co-workers: Wagging tails, purrs, and unconditional love every day.