Pet Sitter

At The Texas Ruff House, we believe pet sitting is a career, so we treat our employees like the professionals they are. Our goal is to take fantastic care of our pet-care attendants so they take excellent care of our clients—both human and furry.

• Operating hours are Monday - Friday from 6am to 12pm.
• Pet sitting is scheduled from 6am-9am and dog walking is performed from 10am to 12pm.
• About 75% of our work is pet sitting and 25% is daytime dog walking.
• We are hiring for morning-afternoon shifts and evening/weekend shifts.
• We service Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and nearby communities.

Compensation:

$21 - $29 / hour

$500 - $1000 / month

• New employees start at $10-$12 per 30-minute visit with a $5 bonus per visit on holidays.
• 100% Client gratuity
• Paid training and continuing education
• Potential for promotions and additional earning opportunities

The responsibilities:

• Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs
• Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences
• Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's cats
• Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
• Communicate with staff via phone/text and photographs
• Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player
• Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits
• Travel to our office location upon request

The ideal candidate:

• An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our client's dogs and cats with the highest quality visits possible.
• Possess excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Special consideration for candidates with flexibility with their schedule as most of our pet sitting services are in high demand evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety and time management.
• Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude and a desire to learn are just as important.
• The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, walking independently and working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
• This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs.
• Many members of our staff were previously dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter.
• The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety.

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