Pet Sitter - Lone Tree

As You Wish; Lone Tree (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to caring for pets! This role offers the chance to work independently while providing exceptional pet sitting services. Ideal for animal lovers, especially former nurses and vet techs, this position allows you to make a living doing what you love. With flexible hours and the opportunity to work in a vibrant community, you can enjoy a fulfilling career that combines your love for animals with your professional skills. If you’re detail-oriented, reliable, and ready to take on the responsibility of caring for pets, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 and able to work independently as a contractor.
• Must have a car, auto insurance, and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide pet sitting services, ensuring the well-being of animals.
• Manage schedules and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Animal care

Communication skills

Marketing skills

Education

Completion of Pet First Aid/CPR training course

Tools

Cell phone

Computer

Job description

Do you have a passion for animals & love people?

If you live in the Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree area we're looking for you! Make a living doing what you love!

Colorado's #1 Professional Pet Sitting Team is seeking new Team Members! As You Wish Pet Sitters is currently hiring exceptional Pet Sitters to join our wonderful team. This is a wonderful opportunity for former nurses and vet techs!

Business in the south metro suburbs is EXPLODING! Immediate opportunities especially in Lone Tree

MUST LIVE in Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree/Parker Colorado area to apply for this position!

Additionally you must be:

• A highly motivated professional over 21 years of age
• Able to function as an independent contractor/licensee of As You Wish and will be compensated on a per job, not hourly basis
• Available nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight availability a plus!
• Available from 6 am - 9 pm. Most of the sits will be 7 am - 8 pm; however, there may be instances where the homeowner would like you to visit at different times.
• Willing to function in not only a team but also an individual environment.
• Extremely detail oriented!

Pet Sitter - Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have a car, auto insurance, and a clean MVR.
• Must be extremely detail oriented.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Efficient time management skills a must.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter.
• You must respect client confidentiality.
• You must have a deep love of animals to apply for this position.
• You must be able to walk dogs on the appropriate or designated leash.
• You must be able to administer first aid as necessary during the dog visit. This would include cuts to paws, feet, noses and/or insect bites, etc. (training available)
• Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals; prior animal training or behavior training a plus.
• You must possess the ability to take detailed notes and communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
• You must possess the ability to market your business to potential clients and business partners.
• You must have a cell phone preferably with text message capability and also be comfortable using a computer to generate reports and complete schedules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Activity Level: Medium – Walk, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, hear and see. Be able to walk up to 5 miles daily. Occasional—Lifting up to 35 lbs. (Lifting dog into and out of vehicle or onto bed if necessary)

Environment:—Indoors for 50% of the time

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Pet First Aid/CPR training course.
• As You Wish encourages on-going training in animal related behavior, a professional certification course or attendance at the annual NAPPS conference.