Pet Sitter - Old Fourth Ward

About the role

Pet Minders is a well established, large pet sitting company. We have been in business for 22 years and have a great reputation for superior customer service. Our pet sitters have been with us from 2 to 10 years. We are a full service, in the clients home, pet sitting service offering Vacation visits for dogs and cats, 12 hour Overnight stays and Midday dog walks.

We have an immediate opening for a Holiday and Weekend Pet sitter that LIVES in or near the Old Fourth Ward/Grant Park area. If you enjoy spending time with dogs and cats and want some extra income this is a great part time job. We are currently hiring sitters that are available for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Responsibilities

• The Vacation pet sitter visits clients homes in the morning (7-9AM) and evening (7-9PM) for dog visits with more flexibility for cat visits.
• Some dogs do require a midday walk as well.
• These visits are booked 7 days a week with weekends being busier.
• Vacation pet sits include walking dogs or letting them out in yard, giving love and attention, feeding, refreshing water and bringing in clients mail and packages.
• With cats we are feeding, refreshing water and cleaning out litter boxes as well as attention for the kitties.
• Overnight stays require the pet sitter to stay in the clients home from approximately 7PM to 7AM.
• The sitter needs to be comfortable walking dogs in all types of weather.
• The pets bond with their pet sitter so we are looking for a person that can commit to at least one year with this position, preferably longer.

Qualifications

• Previous Cat and Dog sitting/dog walking experience or pet ownership preferred.
• Reliable car is an absolute must and smart phone required.
• Availability during the hours listed above.
• Pet sitter should live in the area to reduce drive times.
• Pet Sitter needs to be very dependable as the pets count on them to be there.
• Pet sitter needs to be able to follow directions as each visit is unique.
• Pet sitter needs to be available for summer and holiday sits as that is when we the busiest.
• This is a part time Independent Contractor position.

Pay

Pay is 48% of price charged to client per visit plus 100% of tips left.

Schedule

• Morning visits: 7‑9 AM
• Evening visits: 7‑9 PM
• Flexibility for cat visits
• Midday dog walks as needed
• Overnight stays: approximately 7 PM to 7 AM
• Visits booked 7 days a week, weekends busier