Pet Sitter

Pet Sitter Position

The Pet Sitter position is for am/pm and can be afternoon visits for dogs. The hours are typically between 7-10 am, 1-3 pm and 6-9 pm. Cat visits are typically one time a day and may be flexible on times. The visit time duration is either 30 or 60 minutes. These are vacation visits so most jobs last anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks. All Staff are flexible part time.

Compensation:

Walkers receive a 45% commission of revenues paid by their clients. After 6 months commission increases to 50%.

Required Duties

• You must have internet access and smartphone.
• You will go to an initial consultation to meet the owner and pets to see if you are a good fit and vice versa. You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting the job you will be compensated for that.
• Visits for cats include scooping litter daily and changing the litter entirely after a week, feeding and loving the kitties, giving fresh water daily, bringing in the mail and newspaper, and watering a small number of plants. Most cat visits are once a day and that time may be flexible. (If a client should want a specific visit time for a cat you will be informed before you start sit.)
• Pet Sitting visits for dogs should be done at roughly the same time each day to keep the continuity for the dogs. Dog visits are either 2 or 3 times a day. Visits for dogs include feeding, giving fresh water, playing, bringing in the mail and newspaper, and watering a small number of plants, plus a 30-60 minute walk per visit.
• Due to the bonding that occurs between sitter and animal we require at least a six month commitment to working with our company on an ongoing basis as a pet visitor. We get a lot of repeat clients. Clients (and animals) value the continuity and stability that our long-term staff provides them. Please let us know if you have any questions about this or are not able to commit to sitting for at least the next six months.
• Experience with animals; including handling dogs of all sizes, being an animal lover is an obvious must
• Dependable, honest & trustworthy
• People person with great communication skills
• Detail oriented/attention to detail and organized
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to communicate daily with other team members
• Must pass thorough background check
• Must pass drug test

***Must be willing to work 1-2 weekends a month plus a minimum of 3 of the following holidays a year (New Years Eve and Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve and Day).