Pet Sitter Specialist - Now Hiring

Title: Pet-Sitter

Company overview: We here at Scallywags Petcare provide pet sitting services to the Northwest Houston area. With more than a decade offering pet care services, we at Scallywags understand how important it is that our customers receive the right care for their pets.  We love all animals and strive to provide the pets in our care the same love and attention as if they were our own.

Job Description: Do you love animals? Then you may be perfect for a role at Scallywags Petcare as a Pet-Sitter! We are seeking someone who wants to provide high quality care for pets when their owners are away. Successful candidates are responsible for exercising, feeding, administering medication and cleaning up after pets of all types, as well as ensuring their safety and well-being.  Our pet-sitting service strives to provide high-level pet care while offering our employees a flexible schedule, independence and training in animal behavior.  The starting wage for a pet sitter specialist's is $11.50 per hour.  Scallywags Petcare requires that all new hires go through training before starting their duties as a pet sitter, and our training wage is $11.00 per hour. 

Job responsibilities: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Providing the owner with regular updates through our pet care app, that include pictures and detailed descriptions of visit
• Communicating with the pet owner through app, in person and on phone
• Exercising pets, either in the form of dog walks or playing with toys
• Providing food and water as directed by the pet owner
• Administering medications and supplements as directed by pet owner
• Changing litter boxes or otherwise cleaning up after the pet
• Overseeing the pet to ensure optimal safety

Job Skills & Qualifications: 

• Must love animals
• Must have working cellphone
• Have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Ability to work varying schedules
• Must have flexible schedule— able to work primarily mornings and afternoons on Tuesday and Thursday
• Ability to handle multiple large dogs  at once with care and compassion
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Great time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Cannot be allergic to animal hair or any cleaning products
• Must be able to work on feet for long periods of time
• Willingness to drive to pet sitting assignments up to 30 miles from home
• Trustworthy, detail oriented, reliable, and able to work independently
• Strong customer services skills to interact with pet owners effectively and maintain relationships

Preferred: 

• Previous experience with cats and dogs
• Ability to work during weekends and holidays 

Benefits: 

• Working with pets
• Flexible schedule
• Work outside
• Basic behavioral dog training available
• Minimal supervision
• We provide equipment (Dog bags, leashes, vests, hats, treats)
• Casual dress code
• Internal Promotinal oppurtunities
• Tips
• Paid training 

Why this job might not be for you:

• There are no guaranteed hours, and your schedule will change from week to week, often with little notice from our clients
• We go to the client’s home, so you will be expected to drive your own vehicle to each pet sitting visit.
• We work in all outdoor weather, including rain, heat, cold, etc. 

******To be considered for this position you MUST apply on our website at scallywagspetcare.com. Go to the jobs tab and fill out the application form******

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• Own a personal vehicle
• Valid driver's license
• Background check
• Able to work in an environment with fluctuating temperatures
• Willing to travel locally

Preferred qualifications:

• Comfortable handling customer complaints
• Able to stand for duration of shift