Pet Sitter

Yappy Pet Sitting; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A pet care service provider is looking for detail-oriented and reliable professional pet sitters who love animals. The role involves pet sitting and dog walking duties in Southlake and surrounding areas. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a dependable vehicle, and be willing to work during busy periods including holidays. Experience with animals and excellent communication skills are essential. This position is part-time and requires physical fitness and accountability.

Qualifications

• Live within or near one of our service areas.
• Own a reliable, insured vehicle; valid driver's license needed.
• Must have experience handling animals.
• Physically fit; able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Available for specific time blocks consistently.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Experience with animals

Good smartphone/computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Entry-Level

Yappy Pet Sitting is looking for professional pet sitters. We need someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and loves animals. Our pet sitters and dog walkers must be 18 years or older. We offer services in the following areas: Southlake, Trophy Club, Roanoke, Grapevine, and Westlake. This is part-time. The typical work schedule may include weekdays and weekends; morning, midday, early evening, and evening visits with breaks in between. The busiest work periods are holidays, spring break, and summer.

Job Qualifications

• Live within or near one of our service areas.
• Own a reliable, insured vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license. Able to transport pets in your vehicle in an emergency.
• Have experience with animals (not necessarily in pet sitting). Must be able to feed, walk, medicate, and observe behavior.
• Coachable, willing to learn more about pets.
• Physically fit and able to handle emergency situations with a calm, cool head. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Comfortable cleaning up accidents and handling dogs that have very little obedience training may pull on the leash, etc.
• Have good smartphone/computer skills to use pet sitting app and communicate with clients.
• Able to communicate well with clients and our office both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to commit to specific time blocks of availability on a consistent basis and available to work during busy periods.
• Extremely reliable and dedicated. Calling out of work is only acceptable in emergency situations.
• Willing to work in any type of weather.
• Have superb organizational skills, able to follow written instruction, act professionally, and be detail-oriented. Have good time management skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a criminal background check.