Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

The abilityThis Job is perfect for someone who is retired, a stay-at-home parent/caregiver, or someone who works from home with a flexible schedule.

Pay starts at $12 per 30-minute visit + tips Pet sitters can typically make up to $500 a week + tips working part-time during our peak seasons (Summer-time & Holidays).

This job requires availability on Saturday, Sunday, and the holiday season including Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There is a holiday bonus paid for each job performed on holidays.

The Sitter of Pawz is the premier in-home pet care provider servicing the Nothern Tarrant county cities of North Fort Worth, Saginaw, Haslet, Lake Worth, and Keller. We're looking for great people who share our obsession for animal care along with our passion for excellent customer service. If you are looking for a great part-time income with flexible hours please apply for a position with our team.

Qualified candidates for this position MUST live in one of these zip codes: 76131 (Saginaw), 76052 (Haslet) 76137, 76177, 76244, (N. Fort Worth) or 76179 and be at least 21 years of age.

Essential Job Functions

• Driving/Transportation A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and car insurance are required. Must be able to read and follow GPS directions. The ability to navigate efficiently is expected. Must be able to reach addresses within the assigned region within 30 minutes.
• Dog walking Requires skills sufficient to successfully walk dogs in public places. Must be able to restrain and control dogs up to 120 lbs. on leads. Knowledge of effective dog-walking techniques, such as short lead control, must be demonstrated.
• Pet First Aid Must successfully complete Pet First Aid course and keep skills current. Must demonstrate an ability to react calmly and appropriately in an emergency.
• In-Home Pet Sitting – Dogs, Cats, Caged Pets & Birds Must have the ability and skills to provide the following services offered by our company to clients in their homes: watering plants, opening/closing blinds, feeding animals per instructions, entering and leaving home securely, monitoring pets for health issues, interacting with pets, following clients’ instructions and adhering to all company standards as stated in our operating procedures.
• Reporting & Documentation Complete all necessary reporting and documentation per company standards for both internal and client purposes. Must learn and correctly utilize pet sitter software/app.
• Pet Management Must understand basic pet behavior and demonstrate the ability to manage pets safely and effectively. Requires the ability to identify the signs of aggression, stress, pain, and fear.
• Technology Must be able to use a smartphone and computer successfully. This job also requires the ability to work with pet sitter software/app to document services, communicate with clients, track payroll, and other functions.
• Client Relations Excellent interpersonal and pet care skills with clients are expected. Maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings (Happiness Score) is expected and will be measured by client assessments for each assignment. Must communicate clearly and be able to verify that messages are received. The ability to establish trust and rapport is key.
• Teamwork Must work well in a team environment as well as independently. The job requires flexibility to accommodate schedule and assignment changes and support team members.
• Attendance Failure to fulfill an assignment without arranging backup could result in injury to a pet and lost clientele. Must be dependable and punctual for assignments. Holiday, evening, overnight, and weekend work is required.
• Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions Must be able to reach addresses within the assigned region within 30 minutes. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of controlling/manipulating a dog up to 120 lbs. Must be able to visually inspect pets in your care. Walking, driving, and boarding animals into vehicles is required. Must be able to detect animal noises, such as distress whining. Most of the workday for this position requires moderate strenuous physical activity, exposure to outdoor elements (wind, rain, cold, heat, snow), and concentration. The ability to assess situations accurately and respond quickly is needed. This work environment requires that an employee have no barriers or aversions to touching, smelling, or being in close proximity with animals, including sensitivity to pet dander, feathers, urine, feces, or any other animal feature.

Non-essential Functions

• Horse Sitting Ability to accept horse-sitting assignments is desirable but not essential.
• Grooming Qualifications and experience in grooming are desired but not essential for this job.
• Office Assist with phone calls, emails, marketing, and web contacts when needed.
• Education/Training/Experience Required High School Diploma required. Pet First Aid Certificate to be obtained during orientation. Some college preferred. Experience in caring for pets is required. Job experience or education related to animal care is a plus.

Our Company believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunity. We follow state, local, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in violation of those laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Paid per project
• Supplemental income
• Tips

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 75% travel

Application Question(s):

• As pet sitters, our schedules vary and nothing is guaranteed. While it is possible to eventually make a full-time living as a pet sitter, this job is intended to be supplemental income, not your primary income. Do you understand and agree?
• Our most popular service is the 30-minute pet-sitting visit. What we do during a visit varies based on what the client needs. Picking up poo, cleaning cat boxes, walking dogs and brushing cats, and caring for multiple animals are all part of the job. Do you understand that this variability is part of being a pet professional?
• Do you have your own reliable transportation?
• Tell us why you want to be a pet sitter and why we should hire you?
• Do you have experience administering medication to pets and are you comfortable doing this? Please describe:
• Applicants MUST live within our service area. We are currently hiring for the following zip codes: 76131 (Saginaw), 76052 (Haslet), 76177, 76137 & 76244 (North Fort Worth) - what zip code do you live in?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Pet Care: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Keller, TX 76248: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person