All-Inclusive Pet Sitter - $75 Per Booking Day/Night Happy Paws Pensacola is looking for dependable, trustworthy animal lovers to provide all-inclusive pet care in our clients' homes while they are traveling. Our clients are located throughout Pensacola, Perdido Key, Pace, Milton, Pensacola Beach, and Gulf Breeze. This is a part-time, independent contractor opportunity with bookings offered on an as-needed basis.

Pay:

$75 per booking day/night This is not an overnight-only position. All-inclusive sitters are responsible for the pets throughout the day and night for the entire booking.

WHAT ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE INCLUDES

While assigned to a booking, you are responsible for providing the pets with their normal care, routine, companionship, and supervision while their owners are away.

Responsibilities may include:

Staying overnight in the client's home Providing care and companionship throughout the day Feeding pets and providing fresh water Regular potty breaks Walking dogs when required Playtime, affection, and enrichment Administering basic medications when needed Following each pet's normal routine and detailed care instructions Sending regular photo and text updates Monitoring pets for changes in behavior or health Keeping the client's home clean, tidy, and secure Bringing in mail or packages and completing basic home-care tasks when requested Every household is different. You will receive the location, dates, pet information, and care expectations before accepting a booking.

THE 4-HOUR RULE

Pets may not be left alone for more than 4 consecutive hours during a booking. Sitters are welcome to leave the client's home for errands, appointments, meals, social activities, and other personal needs, but their schedule must allow them to return within four hours. This applies throughout the entire booking, including daytime care. Because of this requirement, applicants must have enough flexibility in their normal schedule to provide consistent care throughout the day. If you regularly work long shifts away from home, attend school for extended periods, or have other commitments that prevent you from returning within four hours, this position may not be a good fit.

SCHEDULING AND BOOKINGS

Bookings may last from a couple of days/nights to a week or longer and may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Booking locations vary throughout Pensacola, Perdido Key, Pace, Milton, Pensacola Beach, and Gulf Breeze. You will know the location and dates before accepting a booking and may decide whether that particular booking works for your schedule. You are not required to accept every booking. Once you accept a booking, you are committing to the

COMPLETE

booking — every day and night — and all care requirements associated with it. Before accepting a booking, sitters are expected to carefully check their work schedule, school schedule, appointments, travel plans, and other commitments.

RELIABILITY MATTERS

Our clients are trusting Happy Paws with both their pets and their homes while they are away. We are looking for sitters who: Take commitments seriously Keep an accurate calendar Are dependable and punctual Consistently follow the 4-hour rule Communicate promptly Follow detailed instructions Use good judgment Are comfortable working independently Give advance notice of known scheduling limitations Treat clients' homes, belongings, and privacy with respect Last-minute cancellations, forgotten commitments, or failure to follow the agreed care schedule can create serious problems for pets, clients, and the rest of the Happy Paws team.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must: Be at least 21 years old Have a valid driver's license Have reliable transportation Have a reliable smartphone and cellular service Have enough daytime flexibility to consistently follow the 4-hour rule Be comfortable traveling to client homes throughout our service area Be comfortable staying overnight in clients' homes Be comfortable caring for dogs and cats of different sizes and personalities Be comfortable walking and handling dogs Be able to follow detailed written care instructions Communicate promptly and professionally Be professional and respectful inside clients' homes Be willing to meet clients and their pets before assignments when required Be able to pass a background check Guests are not permitted during pet-sitting assignments unless specifically approved in advance by Happy Paws and the client.

EXPERIENCE

Previous pet-sitting, veterinary, animal rescue, kennel, dog-daycare, or other animal-care experience is a plus, but professional experience is not required for every applicant. Reliability, good judgment, communication, professionalism, and genuine care for animals are extremely important to us.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

This is an as-needed position and does not provide guaranteed weekly hours. It is best suited for someone looking for supplemental income who genuinely enjoys spending significant time with animals and has a lifestyle that allows them to structure their day around the pets in their care. We are looking for people interested in becoming long-term, dependable members of Happy Paws Pensacola rather than someone looking for a one-time or short term work. If you love animals, have the flexibility required to provide true all-inclusive care, and take your commitments seriously, we would love to hear from you. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding the next step in our application and interview process.

Pay:

$75.00 per day

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person