Job Description

is one of California's highest-rated and most established pet-sitting & dog-walking companies! Since 1996, we have been a leader in the pet sitting industry. We are also a senior member of Pet Sitters International.

As a pet sitter, you will be responsible for our clients’ animals' safety and the security of their homes. We seek an honest, patient, and enthusiastic employee who can provide the highest quality visits possible. We appreciate and value employees with a “can do” attitude and a willingness to learn! About 80% of our work is caring for cats, and about 20% is walking dogs. 

Location/Schedule:

• We service Belmont, Burlingame, Emerald Hills, Foster City, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, San Carlos, San Mateo, and nearby communities. 
• This position is 5-15 hours a week, depending on your availability and client demand. We ask employees to be available a minimum of three days per week. The role will grow with time.
• We have openings seven days/week, Sunday through Saturday, in the mornings, and in the afternoons/late afternoons. Most of our clients will request services between 9 AM and 6 PM, but some availability before 9 AM and after 6 PM can help.
• Weekend availability is a big plus. 

Compensation:

• $19 - $25 / hour (staff will start at $19 per hour. After bonuses and gratuity, most staff members average $23 - $25 per hour)
• $500 - $1000 / month, depending on your availability
• Mileage Reimbursement at the full IRS rate
• Generous PTO/Sick Leave Policy
• Time and a half pay for major holidays with a few extras!
• Referral bonuses
• Option to enroll in and contribute to CalSavers Retirement program
• 100% of client gratuity
• Cell phone stipend of $10 monthly
• We provide and pay for additional training (Pet First Aid/CPR as well as other animal-related training to enhance your skills and knowledge.)

Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and positive environment for our client’s animals.
• Provide detailed and attentive care for our client’s fur family.
• Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch.
• For dogs, provide a safe and positive walking environment.
• Timely communication with staff via phone/text/email and photographs.
• Good time management skills to ensure on-time arrivals for assigned visits.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• You must be available to work part-time during the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year's. Holidays represent some of our busiest times of the year.
• You must have a smartphone and a laptop/desktop, as you will need to access our scheduling database.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Part time, Christmas work, New year, Weekend work, Sunday, Day shift, Saturday, 3 days per week,

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