Pet Sitter

We are looking for someone who wants to help owners provide the highest level of care for their pets when they can’t do it themselves. You should have experience working with animals and knowledgeable about the general needs of dogs, cats and small rodents. You will be responsible for offering general care for a range of animals, along with walking and cleaning up after dogs of every breed and size. You should love the outdoors and enjoy playing with pets who are energetic. Our pet sitting service strives to provide high-level care while offering our employees a flexible schedule.

**Responsibilities**:

- Clean up after, groom, exercise and provide care for cats, dogs and small rodents, includes dog walking services and litter box and cage cleaning
- Observe outdoor and indoor play to ensure safety of the pet
- Feed and provide water based upon client instructions, which may be very detailed and must be followed exactly as given
- Respect clients’ homes and personal property when on-site offering pet sitting services, includes cleaning up any pet messes

**Required**:

- Must love animals
- Clear criminal record
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Ability to work varying schedules
- Ability to work overnight hours, weekends and holidays
- Proven experience providing pet care with references
- Knowledge of pet health, nutrition, and behaviour
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and follow instructions
- Willingness to travel for pet sitting assignments
- Must be familiar with and able to work with pets of all kinds.
- Be physically able to exercise and care for pets.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary, Casual
Contract length: 1-10 days
Part-time hours: 12 per week

Application Question(s):

- Do you have your own car?

**Experience**:

- animal care (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)