Employment for Pet Sitters
Four Paws Pet Sitting Services, LLC is looking for reliable, dependable, and mature adults willing to make a long-term (six months or longer) commitment for part-time cat and dog visiting, dog walking, and/or pet & house sitting. You must also own a reliable, insured vehicle and be willing to work most major holidays. If the above describes YOU then please complete the application to join our team.
You must be able to pass a background check.
Select the positions below for descriptions.
Positions available
Overnight Pet/House Sitter Position
Join the team!
If you are interested in joining our team, email us at info@4pawspetsitting.com. Please include the area for which you live and days and times of availability. Also, please indicate which position(s) for which you have interest.
Dog Walking Position
Description
You must have a car and an EXTREME love for dogs
to apply for this position. The Dog Walking position includes
walking the client’s dog(s), feeding and watering per client
instruction. You must also be able to self-manage and be comfortable
walking in the heat, cold rain and/or snow. 10am-2pm are the hours
most suited for the dog walking job. It is advisable that you be
available for at least two non-consecutive days (example: T/TH or
M/W/F).
Required Duties
- You must have internet access and go online to the Power Pet Sitter and check off that you completed your visits. This must be done the day of your visits.
- You will go to an initial consultation to meet the owner and dog(s) to see if you are a good fit and vice versa. You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting the job you will be compensated for that.
- Print the client information sheet to take with you on the consultation and add any additional notes. If there are additional notes, please let the office know so they may be added in the system.
- Walk dog(s) on a leash, even in adverse weather conditions. Keep the dog you are walking away from other dogs until you are certain the dog you see is friendly.
- Keep client’s home secure while away on the walk.
- All dogs must be on leash on the walk or in a fenced area at the owner’s home. Do not depend on an invisible fence for securing the dog(s).
- Write daily diary notes to the client on activities of your visit.
Pet Visiting Position
Description
The
Pet Visiting position is for am/pm and can be afternoon visits for
dogs. The hours are typically between 7-10 am, 1-3 pm and 6-9 pm.
Cat visits are typically one time a day and may be flexible on
times. The visit time duration is either 30 or 45 minutes. These are vacation visits so most jobs last anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks.
Required Duties
- You must have internet access and go online to the Power Pet Sitter and check off that you completed your visits. This must be done the day of your visits.
- You will go to an initial consultation to meet the owner and pets to see if you are a good fit and vice versa. You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting the job you will be compensated for that.
- Print the client information sheet to take with you on the consultation and add any additional notes. If there are additional notes, please let the office know so they may be added in the system.
- Visits for cats include scooping litter daily and changing the litter entirely after a week, feeding and loving the kitties, giving fresh water daily, bringing in the mail and newspaper, and watering a small number of plants. Most cat visits are once a day and that time may be flexible. (If a client should want a specific visit time for a cat you will be informed before you start sit.)
- Pet Sitting visits for dogs should be done at roughly the same time each day to keep the continuity for the dogs. Dog visits are either 2 or 3 times a day. Visits for dogs include feeding, giving fresh water, playing, bringing in the mail and newspaper, and watering a small number of plants, plus a 15-20 minute walk per visit.
- Due to the bonding that occurs between sitter and animal we require at least a six month commitment to working with our company on an ongoing basis as a pet visitor. We get a lot of repeat clients. Clients (and animals) value the continuity and stability that our long-term staff provides them. Please let us know if you have any questions about this or are not able to commit to sitting for at least the next six months.
Overnight Pet/House Sitter Position
Description
The
Overnight Pet/House Sitter position includes overnight stays in the client’s home. Some dogs will need a
mid-day walk. You are not required to clean the house but you are
required to clean up after yourself. At the completion of the
overnight(s), wash and put clean sheets back on bed. Most overnight
jobs range from 2 nights to 2 weeks. We prefer to hire sitters who are available for both
durations of sits.
Required Duties
- You must have internet access and go online to the Power Pet Sitter and check off that you completed your visits. This must be done the day of your visits.
- You will go to an initial consultation to meet the owner and pets to see if you are a good fit and vice versa. You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting the job you will be compensated for that.
- Print the client information sheet to take with you on the consultation and add any additional notes. If there are additional notes, please let the office know so they may be added in the system.
- Overnight visits will consist of a 12 hour or a 20 hour stay. Most of our overnight visits consist of a 12 hour stay with added mid day visits.
- Be sure to water plants if asked. You are not required to clean the house but you are required to clean up after yourself. Sheets will be clean on bed. Please wash them and put clean sheets back on bed before you leave.
- Due to the bonding that occurs between sitter and animal we require at least a six month commitment to working with our company on an ongoing basis as an overnight pet and house sitter. We get a lot of repeat clients. Clients (and animals) value the continuity and stability that our long-term staff provides. Please let us know if you have any questions about this or are not able to commit to sitting for at least the next six months.
Pet Transportation
Description
The
Pet Transportation position includes transporting client’s pets to
their vet, pet daycare, groomer, etc.
Required Duties
- You must have internet access and go online to the Power Pet Sitter and check off that you completed your visits. This must be done the day of your visits.
- You will go to an initial consultation to meet the owner and pets to see if you are a good fit and vice versa. You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting the job you will be compensated for that.
- Print the client information sheet to take with you on the consultation and add any additional notes. If there are additional notes, please let the office know so they may be added in the system.
- Sign release of auto liability with Four Paws Pet Sitting Services, LLC
- Transport client’s pet to and/or from location at agreed upon time.
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