Professional Pet Sitter

Job Opening: Pet Care Professional at Sileo Pet Services

Sileo Pet Services, a high-quality pet care company based in Mt Laurel, NJ, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pet Care Professional to join our team. As a leader in pet care services, including dog walking, drop-in visits, overnight sitting, and dog training, we prioritize reliability, trustworthiness, honesty, communication, and respect in all of our team members.

Contract Duration:

This position is based on a 6-month contract agreement. While we anticipate a mutually beneficial relationship, please be aware that early termination of this contract may incur penalties. We encourage applicants to consider this commitment seriously.

Scheduling Flexibility:

This position offers the opportunity to create your own schedule. Work is available on an as-needed basis and may vary greatly, ranging from consistent weekly assignments to busy seasonal periods like holidays and Summer months.

Schedule: Must have availability from 8 AM to 3 PM. Openness to providing overnight sitting 7 days a week if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on pet care experience.
• Proficiency in handling dogs of all sizes, with attention to proper lead handling techniques.
• Experience with one or more of the following types of animals:
• Dogs
• Cats
• Small animals (e.g., lizards, hamsters, guinea pigs)
• Farm animals (e.g., horses, pigs, goats, chickens)
• CPR certification for animals (Employer willing to sponsor certification for hired candidates).
• Schedule: Must have availability from 8 AM to 3 PM. Openness to providing overnight sitting 7 days a week if necessary.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification or basic knowledge of dog obedience training

Responsibilities:

• Provide reliable transportation to and from clients' homes.
• Occasionally transport dogs as needed.
• Efficiently clean up after animals.
• Comfortable working with all dog and/or cat breeds.
• Availability for on-call assignments.
• Provide reliable and loving care for pets, including walking, feeding, and administering medication.
• Conduct overnight stays at clients' homes to ensure pets are comfortable and secure.
• Maintain communication with pet owners, providing updates and reports on their pets’ well-being when you arrive and depart a client's home.
• Adhere to all safety and wellness protocols to ensure the highest quality of care.

Training:

• Comprehensive training will be provided to all hired applicants to ensure the proper care for each animal is administered.

Core Values:

• Must possess a genuine love and respect for animals of all types.

We offer a fun and safe working environment and are committed to the welfare of all animals in our care. If you are passionate about animals and adhere to the highest standards of pet care, we encourage you to apply.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to submit your application. Thank you for considering Sileo Pet Services as your next career opportunity.

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Pay: $14.50 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Commission pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• On call
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 100% travel

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Laurel, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person