Join Our Growing Team at Home Away From Home Pet Service, LLC!
Now Hiring Professional Pet Sitters in Sioux Falls and Surrounding Areas
Home Away From Home Pet Service, LLC is expanding, and we are looking for dedicated pet care professionals to join our team! At Home Away From Home Pet Service, our mission is to provide the highest level of care for pets while providing peace of mind for their owners. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable, and fun environment where pets feel right at home. We want to say goodbye to the anxiety of traditional boarding facilities and welcome in the modern age of in-home pet sitting services.
If you are passionate about animals and want to make a difference in their lives, we invite you to become part of our Home Away From Home family!
Available Positions:
We are currently hiring for the following roles:
1. Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking, Adventure Walks, & Pet Taxi (Care in Client’s Home)
Duties Include:
- Traveling to clients’ homes to provide pet care services.
- Following client care instructions with attention to detail.
- Providing photos and detailed updates for pet owners after each visit.
- Walking dogs safely in private and public spaces (including larger dogs that may pull).
- Adhering to Fear Free animal handling and training principles.
- Feeding, administering medications, and cleaning up after pets of all kinds, including cats.
- Conducting complimentary meet-and-greets for new clients.
- Managing bookings, calendars, and client communication using online tools.
- Serving Sioux Falls and surrounding towns such as Brandon, Tea, Harrisburg, Renner, etc.
2. Homestays (Overnight & Daytime Care in Client’s Home)
Duties Include:
- Standard Homestay: Providing in-home overnight care from 9 PM – 7 AM. Performing two daily 30-minute drop-in visits: one between 11 AM – 1 PM, and one between 4 – 7 PM.
- Extended Standard Homestay: Providing in-home overnight care from 9 PM – 7 AM. Performing two daily 60-minute drop-in visits: one between 11 AM – 1 PM, and one between 4 – 7 PM.
- Overnight Homestay: Providing in-home overnight care from 9 PM – 7 AM.
- Daytime Homestay: Providing in-home daytime care between the hours of 7 AM and 9 PM. Minimum of 3 hour duration.
- Following client care instructions and providing updates with photos.
- Ensuring the safety of pets on walks and during all interactions.
- Adhering to Fear Free animal handling and training principles.
- Feeding, administering medications, and cleaning up after pets of all kinds, including cats.
- Conducting complimentary meet-and-greets for new clients.
- Managing bookings, calendars, and client communication using online tools.
- Serving Sioux Falls and surrounding towns such as Brandon, Tea, Harrisburg, Renner, etc.
3. Dog Boarding, Doggy Daycare, & Pet Taxi (Care in Your Own Home)
Duties Include:
- Providing dog boarding and daycare in your own home.
- Maintaining a safe, comfortable, and loving environment.
- Offering pet taxi services to and from clients’ homes if needed.
- Following detailed client care instructions and providing daily updates.
- Ensuring pets receive exercise, enrichment, and supervised playtime.
- Walking dogs safely in public and private settings.
- Adhering to Fear Free animal handling and training principles.
- Feeding, administering medications, and ensuring proper hygiene.
- Conducting complimentary meet-and-greets for new clients.
- Managing bookings, calendars, and client communication using online tools.
Who We’re Looking For:
We need responsible, caring, and professional pet sitters who:
- Have experience working with pets (professional, volunteer, or extensive personal experience reading animal body language and behavior).
- Are eager to learn and grow in their pet care knowledge.
- Are available during preferred time frames:
- Drop-in visits, dog walking, pet taxi: Monday-Friday 7 AM-10 AM, 11 AM-2 PM, or 4-9 PM; Saturday-Sunday availability preferred.
- Homestays: Overnight 9 PM-7 AM, plus daytime 30-minute or 60-minute drop-in visits between 11 AM-1 PM and 4-7 PM. Daytime homestays between 7 AM-9PM.
- Dog boarding/daycare: Individuals who are home most of the time, especially on weekends.
- Enjoy working independently in an active, outdoor environment.
- Are detail-oriented, organized, and committed to providing the best care possible.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure a 5-star customer experience.
- Understand that work may start slowly but will grow as the business expands, with summers and holidays being the busiest seasons.
- Are comfortable being an independent contractor, handling their own taxes, work expenses, and materials.
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What We Offer:
- Independent contractor position with commission-based pay (you keep 70% of service fees + all of your tips).
- Flexible schedule – you choose which bookings you want to accept.
- Part-time work with potential for growth as demand increases.
- Online tools for managing bookings and client communication.
- Safety training, including pet care, first aid, and CPR.
- Weekly pay every Monday (holidays may affect payout dates).
- 1099 tax form provided at year-end.
- 15% discount on pet services for your own pets.
- Amazing, pre-screened clients who love and appreciate quality pet care.
- Supportive team of fellow pet sitters who work together to provide outstanding service.
- The joy of working with animals while earning money doing something you love!
Join Our Home Away From Home Family Today!
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued for their skills and contributions.
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Apply today and start making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own reliable smartphone? Pet sitters use their phones to contact clients, manage team calendars, and utilize the booking platform.
- Do you have a valid driver's license, and do you have a safe, reliable, insured vehicle that is consistently available for dog walking, drop-in visits, and pet transportation?
- If considered for the position, you will need to provide proof that you are at least 18 years of age and are legally authorized to work in the United States. You must also submit information for a criminal history background check, motor vehicle records check, and work history verification, as well as provide professional references. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?
- Describe yourself in three words
- Describe your pet care experience
- Do you have a favorite dog breed or cat breed? Why is that your favorite?
- How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
- What is your current work or school schedule?
- Do you live in Sioux Falls, SD?
- Why did you apply to this position and why would you be a good fit for our team?
- Which services are you interested in providing?
- Dog Boarding: Dog stays overnight in your home.
- Doggy Daycare: Dog stays during the day in your home.
- Homestays: Overnight or daytime care in the client’s home.
- Drop-In Visits and Dog Walking: Care in the client’s home.
- Adventure Walks and Pet Taxi: Add on or special services.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
