Sitter Jobs

About The Position

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• Encourage shy or withdrawn pets to approach and bond with you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