Pet Sitter Mornings / Evenings & Weekends

About the role

Equipaws Pet Services is a local, woman-owned pet sitting and dog walking company founded in 2011. We take pride in providing exceptional care for pets and their families. Here's what our customers say: "Equipaws is an awesome pet sitting company. They take great care of our cat and provide informative updates and pictures after every visit. They are very professional and provide great peace of mind. I would highly recommend Equipaws!"

Responsibilities

• Dive into the fulfilling experience of professionally caring for the cherished pets in your neighborhood and surrounding areas.
• We design the schedules so that travel time is limited to about 20 minutes or less between visits.
• For our canine friends, take the pups out for a stroll, provide fresh water, and, if pet parents request it, provide a treat, meal, or medication.
• It's all about turning walks into tail-wagging adventures!
• For our feline friends, engage in playful interactions, tidy up the litter box, refresh their water, and share treats, food, or medication when instructed.
• Cater to the diverse needs of vacation clients, becoming the caretaker of not only their beloved animals but also their homes. From managing trash to picking up mail, you play a crucial role in maintaining peace of mind.
• Capture the details of your pet care experiences by sharing a journal filled with photos which the pet parent receives after each visit.
• Let your passion for dogs, cats, and all things fuzzy shine through.

Qualifications

• Excellent pet handling skills and intuition.
• You must be comfortable working with dogs of varying sizes and breeds.
• Dependability and trustworthiness, strong time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, able to remain professional and courteous with clients at all times.
• Comfortable and adept at getting around the city safely.
• Able to work through all seasons and weather that Miami has to offer!
• Pets need to be taken care of in all types of weather, including rainy and hot summer days.
• Dedication to keeping oneself and our clients safe & healthy.
• Be available for weekends and holidays (we work when our clients play).
• Holiday work is required.
• Our dog walkers must be 18 or over.
• You must be able to pass a background check and be authorized to work in the U.S.
• You need a car (with insurance), e-mail, and smartphone to work with us.