FULL TIME Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Applicants will be deleted if YOU DO NOT LIVE IN SERVICE AREA 32259, 32092

We are looking for someone who is flexible and can work the needs of client schedules. Our busiest times are weekends, summers and holidays.

This is an Independent Contractor Part-to-Full time Pet Sitter/Dog Walker position for Julington Creek, CR 210 and surrounding developments.

Paws and Claws Pet Sitting is currently looking for exceptional Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers to join our wonderful network of pet sitters. We are an established and well-loved company of 14 years in the area.

Pet Sitters Responsibilities:

-Care for pets on weekdays, weekends and holidays - as pet visits vary based on client needs and your availability.

-Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (between 15- 60 minutes each)

-Walk dogs as required

-Feed pets

-Check that pets have ample water supply and refill as necessary

-Head to toe well check on all pets

-Make sure no damage caused by pets in the absence of their owners

-Confirm if any potty accidents have occurred in the homes of our clients to clean up.

-Communicate with clients and with management during visits.

-Appropriate pet clean-up as required (i.e. kitty litter scooping when sitting for a cat)

Pet Sitter Requirements and Qualifications:

-MUST be 25 years or older

-Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role

-Must be extremely detail oriented

-Able to follow detailed instructions

-Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable

-Must be timely and punctual

-Must be able to self-manage

-Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Must be compassionate about animals

-Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals

-Must be able to pass criminal background check

Additional Information:

Midday Dog Walkers must be available Mon-Fri 11-3pm. Pet Sitters must be available for AM/PM/weekend/holiday pet visits. Dog walks/Pet visits are typically a half-hour. You can do both MDW and PS if your schedule allows. You can generally pet sit around another work or school schedule. Ideally this type of schedule best suites someone who does not require a specific income and has the flexibility to fill pet visits.

More Details:

Travel to pet owners' homes to care for their pets (dogs, cats, and other small pets). Feed pets, walk dogs (or let out in the yard), clean litter boxes, provide fresh water/treats/meds as needed, pick up mail/newspapers, water plants, leave pet care notes, and provide love/attention/playtime for pets while their owners are away. Meet with pet owners during new client consultations. Dealing with home alarms, nanny cams, gps check-in/check-out, key lockboxes, security gates to access homes may be required. In-home pet sitting visits vary; you may be required to visit pets during morning, afternoon, and evening hours as well as on weekends and holidays. Our busiest time of the year is over the summer and the holidays, so holiday pet sitting is required. This is a permanent, part-to-FULL TIME contractor position (not available for only summer vacation, Spring Break, etc). Pet sitting/dog walking visits are normally 30-minutes. Pet visits will be within approximately 10-15 miles from your home, work, etc. Pet sitting assignments will be intermittent and we cannot promise a certain number of pet visits per day/week/month. Typically, you may be required to pet sit for pets for a week or weekend while their owners are on vacation, 2-3 times per day. Midday dog walking is an ongoing assignment, normally weekdays from about 11-3pm.

Requirements:

Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license. Must LOVE pets and have experience with dogs and cats, and be knowledgeable about animal care and behavior. Animal experience preferred, but not required. Must be able to provide GREAT customer service to pet owners. Must have regular access to a computer (email) and cell phone. Customer service experience preferred. Must have a flexible schedule and be at least 25 years old. Must be willing to submit to a criminal background/employment/reference check.

Thanks for your interest in working with Paws and Claws Pet Sitting! We are selective in choosing our pet sitters, and our application helps us to determine if you might be a good fit for one of our open positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $10.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Compensation package:

• Tips

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 100% travel

Experience:

• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Johns, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road