Professional Pet Sitter - Watertown/Middlebury Area

RCO Pet Care • Watertown, CT

30d • Onsite

About The Position

RCO Pet Care is seeking a reliable, animal-loving individual to join their team of dog walkers and pet sitters. This role is for someone who understands the responsibility of professional pet care, can follow detailed instructions, provide cute photo updates, and handle various pet personalities. RCO emphasizes trust, teamwork, and making this role a rewarding "can't believe this is my job" experience.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Consistent availability for clients in Middlebury, Watertown, and nearby towns.
• 1-2 weekdays with daytime availability.
• Availability one weeknight AND Saturday or Sunday.
• Trustworthy, communicative, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Part of a supportive, drama-free team.

Nice To Haves

• Love sending photo updates.
• Ability to handle large dogs (e.g., 95-lb loveable goofball).
• Ability to handle small, energetic dogs (e.g., 6-lb chaos gremlin).
• Being the type of person who triple-checks they locked the door.

Responsibilities

• Service clients in Middlebury, Watertown, and nearby towns.
• Travel between client homes during daytime hours.
• Provide weekday midday availability (10 am-3 pm).
• Be available one weeknight and one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
• Follow detailed instructions.
• Send photo updates to clients.
• Maintain consistent routines for clients.
• Work independently while being part of a supportive team.
• Explore with pets and brighten people's days.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Ongoing support

What This Job Offers

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