Do you have a magnetic connection with animals? Are you a lovable team player who enjoys a sense of purpose in the lives of animals? V.I.C. Pet Care is looking for a Pet Sitter/Walker for Westchase and the surrounding area. Pet sitters visit client home locations starting in increments of 15 minutes up to an hour in length, with the most typical visit being our most popular 30 minute visit. Must be available for weekdays, weekends and Holidays (Including July 4th). Mainly looking for a pet sitter and dog walker with a flexible schedule during the week and weekends.
**This position requires contractors to have a flexible schedule and live within 10miles of 33626.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
V.I.C. (Very Important Critters) Pet Care is a Tampa-based business specializing in Dog Walking, in home Pet Sitting and in home Medical Services for pets. V.I.C. Pet Care has been providing tender love and care to families since 2010.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE
V.I.C. Petcare offers a competitive package including, but not limited to, the following:
POSITION DUTIES
- Provide exceptional customer service to pet families
- Sitters will refer to client notes and must be able to follow directions with an acute attention to detail
- Must be confident attending new client meet and greets to gain critical information to ensure the pets and clients needs are met
- Pet sitters must be organized and disciplined
- This job is physical and requires pet sitters walkers to walk outside in subtropical temperatures in various weather conditions. Yes, we walk in the rain!
- Time during visits will be spent walking dogs, feeding animals, cleaning up any messes that are made by the sitter or the animals, scooping litter boxes, administering medication, picking up and disposing of poop.
- Providing TLC to the pets is critical in this role
- Pet Sitters will also be required to retrieve mail, newspaper and delivered packages for clients.
- Additional duties include blind/curtain/light rotation and houseplant care.
- Pet Sitters will be required to check in with V.I.C. Petcare staff and online Pet Sitting Software to complete each visit.
- Pet Sitters will be required to leave detailed notes of visits which include photos via the Pet Sitting Software
- Sitters must respect strict client confidentiality. Friends and/or family should not be present on visits if they are not employed by V.I.C. Petcare
ATTRIBUTES
- Schedule flexibility and availability is a MUST!
- Animal Lover
- Humble team member who is willing to learn from the teams wins as well as losses in order to grow forward together
- Has a friendly can-do attitude through all types of situations
- Enjoys problem solving and seeks to find the bigger picture
- Resilient in adapting to many breeds, temperaments and styles and is able to shift attention quickly without sacrificing quality.
- Acute attention to detail required
- Ability to think critically and manage time required
- Passion for learning required
- Experience working with multiple breeds of dogs and cats
- Ability to work independently within a team environment
- Flexibility with a schedule that may include weekends
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
WORK HOURS
Clients book appointments in 15, 20, 30, 45 and 60 minute increments starting as early as 7:00 am and going as late multiple shifts during the weekdays. We are looking for a pet sitters to cover day, night , weekend care and overnight pet sitting (8pm-8am).
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $150.00 - $400.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
Application Question(s):
- What Zip Code do you live in? (Must live close to 33626)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations