Job Title: Pet Sitter
Become a Professional Pet Sitter and Dog Walker with Pups Au Pair, LLC!
Hello, and thank you for your interest in Pups Au Pair, LLC! Please read through our Pet Sitter and Dog Walker job description. If you feel this job would be a good fit for you, please fill out the application below. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
Erin Conner – Owner, Pet Sitter & Dog Walker
Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Job Description
In this job description, we try to answer many of the common questions applicants have about professional pet sitting and dog walking. If you have any questions about the job, please email us at admin@pupsaupair.com
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Job Duties
Below is a summary of some of the job duties for Pups Au Pair, LLC Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. We provide thorough training on everything listed below.
- Accept visits assigned to you through our online system
- Meet clients at the Meet & Greet and understand the tasks you will be responsible for
- Complete Pet Sitting and Dog Walking visits during the requested time block
- Complete visits within the requested length, clocking in and out using our online system
- Read the client’s profile and all notes about the visit
- Follow all client instructions
- Take pictures of the happy pets and send informative updates to clients
- Form good relationships with the pets by giving them lots of attention, love, and care
- Form a good and trusting relationship with clients
- Clean up any pet messes and maintain pet health
- Double-check all notes before administering medications, and administer the correct medications every time
- Keep track of what is done at visits through our various communication channels and checklists
- Notice subtle preferences and behavior patterns of pets
- Identify behavioral patterns that may indicate stress or a health issue in pets
- Keep pets and their environment healthy, clean, and safe
- Maintain great communication with the office and with coworkers through phone calls and team chat app
- Keep all client information confidential
- Bring in mail and packages
- Be flexible in case of last-minute booking or last-minute cancellation
- Make the safety of pets and the security of the client’s home your top priority
What does a pet sitting and dog walking visit look like?
Visits are generally 30-60 minutes long for dogs and 20-35 for cats, plus drive time (mileage and drive time is paid one way). The time at visits is generally spent preparing meals for pets, giving medication if needed, walking dogs, indoor and outdoor playtime, general cleaning, refreshing water dishes, scooping the litter box daily, cleaning up pet messes, taking cute pictures of happy pets, and sending an update to the client.
You will also check over the house for any problems, bring mail and newspapers inside, water indoor and outdoor plants, and take care of any other general household tasks included with our services. Pet sitting visits are completed at approximately the same time each day to keep things consistent for the pets. Pet sitting visits are generally booked for 3 to 7 days at a time.
Dog walking visits are generally booked on the same days each week. They are good, consistent income, and are usually 25-45 minutes long, plus drive time. Dog walks are great and are just like they sound. You take the dog for a walk!
How will I get Clients?
We have many new clients calling us for service every week. You do not need to find your own clients. Onboarding new clients and getting you consistent work is the job of the office staff.
Where will I be working?
Most of your time at work will be spent at the clients home doing visits and taking care of pets. You do not need to Clock in at a office before or after your shifts. You will go straight to the client’s home to start work. From time to time, you will need to pick up or drop off supplies, distribute marketing materials, attend pet friendly events, provide photo and video for social media and marketing.
Because our pet sitters and dog walkers drive to visits multiple times per day, we only hire candidates who live in our service area, or very close to it. Our main service area is Westchase, Carrollwood, Citrus Park, Town N Country, and close surrounding areas
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with animals in a rewarding environment. Candidates should possess a genuine love for pets and demonstrate reliability in caring for them.
If you meet the requirements above and are passionate about providing top-notch care for animals, we invite you to apply for the Pet Sitter position with us.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Referral program
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Hourly pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Nights as needed
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any other relevant skills, education, or experience that you think would be helpful here at Pups Au Pair, LLC?
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- What does your current availability look like, and are you willing to work holidays and weekends?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road