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Professional Pet Sitter | Part-Time, Flexible Field Work
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$32,990 / year median in Florida
+18% projected growth
Job Description
You should be someone who:
Is highly dependable and follows through on commitments Can confidently handle the care and special attention required by senior pets, multi-pet households, and pets with individual behavioral or medical needs. Communicates proactively when something doesn't look or feel right Is comfortable working independently Can carefully follow written instructions and established procedures Uses a force-free, positive approach to handling pets Understands that schedules can include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, rain, and driving after dark Takes pride in giving clients consistent, professional serviceIMPORTANT
Applicants must have verifiable animal-care experience on their resume. This experience may include professional pet sitting, veterinary, kennel, shelter, rescue, training, boarding, grooming, or other pet industry-related jobs.You must also:
Have reliable personal transportation Hold a valid driver's license and automobile insurance Pass a background check Be comfortable traveling between 2 to 4 client homes, within our service area, per shift Be able to use a smartphone and apps throughout the workday Live within or very near our primary service area, which includes Clermont 34711, Minneola 34715, Montverde 34756, and Groveland 34736. We offer Scheduling Options that work around your current schedule: We provide pet care services every day of the year.Our primary service windows are:
Morning:
approximately 6:30-10:30AM Midday:
approximately 11:00 AM-3:30PM Late Afternoon/Evening:
approximately 4:00 -9:00 PM Some team members may also have the opportunity to accept Extended Companion Care or Overnight assignments , depending on availability and experience. These assignments are optional and are not required for every sitter. Compensation This is a part-time independent contractor opportunity with assignments offered based on client demand, sitter availability, geographic location, and experience. Contractors are paid weekly. Compensation varies by the type and length of service performed. Sitters also receive 100% of client tips associated with their visits. This position can grow as you become familiar with our clients and demonstrate consistency, reliability, and availability. About WiseDog Pet Care WiseDog Pet Care has provided professional in-home pet care since 2014 . We believe pets do best when their care respects their routines, personalities, environment, and individual needs. Our approach emphasizes professional standards, personalized care, reliable service, and force-free animal handling. We are intentionally a small team. Our goal isn't to place as many sitters in the field as possible—we want dependable people our clients can trust in their homes and with the animals they love. If you're looking for a way to use your professional skills doing meaningful, independent work with animals and believe reliability matters just as much as compassion, we'd like to hear from you.Pay:
$50.00 - $250.00 per weekBenefits:
Flexible schedule Referral program Application Question(s): Do you currently live in Clermont, Minneola, Groveland, Montverde, or within a short driving distance of these areas? Please provide your city and ZIP code. As an independent contractor, you understand that weekly hours will vary depending on our clients' needs. We do not guarantee weekly work, but have provided averages (hours & earnings) in this job ad. You must have professional experience to be considered for this job. We are only considering individuals with experience in veterinary medicine, grooming, boarding, daycare, force-free dog training, rescue, or another animal-care setting. Is your experience, whether it is paid or volunteer, listed on your resume and verifiable?Work Location:
On the roadBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance