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Dog Lovers and Cat People Needed for Pet Sitting and Dog Walks!

Paws and ClawsSunnyvale, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Paws and Claws is seeking energetic and responsible pet lovers to join their team of caregivers. In this role, you will provide essential care, exercise, and companionship to pets while their people are away. This paid position is a great opportunity to turn your love for animals into income while making a positive impact on pets and their families. If you enjoy outdoor activity, being with furry friends, and giving their people peace of mind, we want to hear from you! This job is a great fit for gig workers and part-time workers who have part of their day free, freelancers with flexible schedules, vet techs/animal care workers who can visit or stay with pets outside of work, grad students looking for extra income, and people who work from home and like to take breaks away from their desk.

Requirements

  • Must be available to work over at least two major holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.
  • Must genuinely love animals!
  • Must live in Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Cupertino or West San Jose or very close to these areas
  • Be physically fit and able to work and commute in all types of weather (even rainy, humid and hot days)
  • Be comfortable disposing of pet waste and occasionally cleaning up stains like vomit, hairballs, urine, etc.
  • Have a reliable vehicle and valid drivers’ license
  • Must be able arrive at client homes at the time/within the window requested or agreed to
  • Able to provide a current and clean background check
  • Be 100% reliable (we’ll do our best to cover emergencies but “calling in sick” or dropping out last minute is not an option, as the pets in your care depend on you)
  • Must show proof of pet sitting insurance or be willing to pay for discounted coverage through Paws and Claws
  • Must be age 18 or over
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Must be knowledgeable on dog and cat behavior and needs
  • Be detail oriented and able to follow instructions given by clients
  • Understand how to calm anxious pets
  • Encourage shy or withdrawn pets to approach and bond with you
  • Identify possible health problems such as ear infections, skin wounds, etc.
  • Know how to avoid/prevent possible fights or other danger when taking dogs to parks/public areas
  • Know how to prevent and address potential problems such as pets escaping, eating/chewing dangerous items, preventing “potty” accidents, etc.
  • Must possess good interpersonal skills in order to build rapport with pet owners
  • Good at meeting and starting conversations with new people
  • Respond promptly when contacted by clients
  • Identify, understand and address potential concerns clients may have
  • Build a trusting and comfortable interpersonal relationship with pet owners

Responsibilities

  • Visit clients' homes on weekday afternoons to walk dogs while their owners are at work.
  • Visit clients' homes 1-3 times per day to walk, feed and care for their pet/s while they travel.
  • Spend the night in clients' homes with their pets and maintain their usual routine.

Benefits

  • Higher pay for peak times of year and major holidays
  • Advocacy for sitters to ensure they are treated with kindness and respect
  • Screened clients to ensure a smooth and pleasant work experience
  • More consistent work than Wag and Rover
  • Choice to accept or decline jobs

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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