Are you enthusiastic about caring for cats, dedicated to ensuring their happiness and well-being? Do you like having a purpose in your job? Are you adept at providing tender care for our feline friends in their homes? Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting is not just a dog walking and pet sitting company; we're a force-free and fear-free pet care company dedicated to the social, emotional, and overall well-being of all animals. Our mission is to provide top-notch care, and we're on the lookout for an experienced cat sitter to join our family. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team at Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, based in Waltham, MA, then we want to hear from you! Positions Available:
- Cat Sitter available for at least 2 hours between 7-10am Monday-Friday
- Cat Sitter available for at least 3 hours between 7-10am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cat Sitter available for up to 4 hours between 7-10 am AND 4-7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Key Responsibilities: As a Pet Sitter at Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, your role is crucial in ensuring the happiness and health of the dogs and dogs under your care. Here's what you'll be doing:
- Weather Warrior: Be prepared to conquer all New England weather conditions, from rain and wind to sleet and snow.
- Prompt Communication: Respond promptly and efficiently to all inquiries from our team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, as you'll be in direct contact with clients and our Pet Care Manager.
- Dependable and Positive: We're looking for individuals who are extremely organized, dependable, self-motivated, and, most importantly, have a positive attitude. Following a schedule provided by the Pet Care Manager is essential.
- Animal Advocate: Give every pet your undivided attention and shower them with love during your assigned visit. You'll also provide individual cat sitting services in client's homes.
- Safety First: Maintain control and ensure the safety of all animals under your watch. Security is paramount when visiting our clients' homes, and you'll be responsible for maintaining it.
- Clean and Green: Pick up and properly dispose of all pet waste during your visits, keeping the environment clean and safe.
- Daily Updates: After each visit, you'll provide a daily note in our scheduling app, complete with a photo to confirm services and update both the owner and Pawsitive Dawg about your visit.
Compensation:
- Competitive compensation (depends on professional experience) paid weekly.
- We pay you by the service (commission) + mileage reimbursement + cell phone stipend + 100% tips.
- Depending on your availability and experience, this is a great way to earn supplemental income
- You can make extra money if you are willing to provide dog walking or dog sitting services and pick up extra hours, provide overnights, or work on weekends.
What we offer:
- Established dog walking/pet sitting business since 2012
- A fun job where you get to be outside and paid to exercise
- A job where you get to work with animals and their owners on a daily basis
- A job where you get to work independently
- Flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle
- Our in-depth 3-4 week training program, called Pawsitive Growth, and Fear Free certification course
- A supportive 12 month mentorship program, called Guided Growth, for personal and professional development
- A nurturing team that values teamwork and pet welfare
- Ability to grow and build a full time career in the pet care industry
- Direct deposit
- Simple IRA (2% non-elective Employer contribution even if you do not contribute) if you make at least $5000/year with us
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Time Off after 12 months of employment
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Full bonding and liability insurance
Requirements:
- A genuine love for dogs and cats and a commitment to their care
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Physical strength to handle carious dog breeds and sizes
- Observant, gentle, and patient when working with the animals
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the pet care industry
- Must have a smart phone with the ability to text as well as download and use our scheduling software
- Must have a car with valid driver's license and automobile insurance
- We assign dog walks within 5 miles of our staff's home so employees must live within 15 minutes of our service area (Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Newton, Lexington, Lincoln, or Weston)
- 4 relevant references (3 professional and 1 personal)
- Dog walking staff must commit to always being available for last minute walks (unless sick or previously requested off) during their agreed upon hours
- Occasional evening hours or weekends for client interviews may be necessary
- Clean criminal background and clean driving records (criminal/background check required)
- If you're a animal lover who meets these qualifications and shares our passion for compassionate pet care, we'd love to have you join our Pawsitive team. Apply today, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!