Professional Pet Sitter - Middlebury/Woodbury Area

RCO Pet Care • Middlebury, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

RCO Pet Care is seeking a reliable and animal-loving individual to join their team of dog walkers and pet sitters. This role is for someone who genuinely loves animals and understands the responsibility involved in professional pet care. The ideal candidate can follow detailed instructions, provide excellent photo updates to clients, and is comfortable handling various pet personalities. RCO prides itself on being a special company where clients trust them with their pets, and the team works hard while enjoying their jobs. This is described as a role where the right person can say, "I can't believe this is my job."

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Consistent availability in Middlebury, Woodbury, and nearby towns.
• 1-2 weekdays with daytime availability (10 am-3 pm).
• Availability one weeknight AND Saturday or Sunday.
• Trustworthy, communicative, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Comfortable being part of a supportive, drama-free team.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys sending photo updates.
• Can handle large dogs (e.g., 95-lb loveable goofball).
• Can handle small, energetic dogs (e.g., 6-lb chaos gremlin).
• Is a person who triple-checks tasks like locking doors.

Responsibilities

• Service clients in Middlebury, Woodbury, and nearby towns.
• Travel between client homes during daytime hours.
• Provide midday availability (10 am-3 pm) on weekdays.
• Be available one weeknight and either Saturday or Sunday.
• Follow detailed instructions.
• Send photo updates to clients.
• Maintain consistent routines for pets.
• Work independently while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Ongoing support
• W2 employee status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed