Job Title: Pet Sitter/Dog Walker (Part-Time)
Location: Plant City and Lakeland areas
Compensation: $15 per hour + tips
Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time (Flexible Schedule)
About Us:
Ruff Days R Over is a trusted pet care services provider dedicated to keeping pets happy, healthy, and safe in Plant City. Due to growing demand, we’re expanding our team and seeking passionate animal lovers to join us in providing exceptional care to our furry clients.
Job Summary:
We’re hiring 1-2 reliable and enthusiastic Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers to assist with pet care services. This role involves visiting clients’ homes to care for pets, walking dogs, and providing transportation when needed. If you love animals and enjoy a flexible, active job, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Arrive on time for scheduled pet visits.
- Provide attentive care during pet visits, including feeding, watering, and companionship.
- Walk dogs on leash in clients’ neighborhoods, ensuring safety and enjoyment.
- Transport pets to vet appointments, grooming, or other locations as needed.
- Follow specific instructions from pet owners to meet each pet’s needs.
- Monitor pets for health or behavioral changes and communicate updates to owners.
- Perform light tasks such as cleaning litter boxes, picking up pet waste, or bringing in mail (as requested).
Qualifications:
- Passion for animals and at least 1 year of pet care experience (e.g., pet sitting, dog walking, or as a pet owner).
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record (required for pet transportation).
- Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and other pets of various sizes and temperaments.
- Strong communication skills to interact with pet owners and provide updates.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow schedules.
- Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays is a plus.
- Must be 18 years or older and able to pass a background check.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $15 per hour, plus client tips.
- Flexible schedule to suit your availability.
- Opportunity to work with a variety of pets.
How to Apply:
If you’re an animal lover excited to make a difference in pets’ lives, apply today! Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your experience with pets and why you’d be a great fit for Ruff Days R Over. We look forward to meeting you!
Note: Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required. Experience in pet care, dog walking, or veterinary work is preferred but not mandatory.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- What is your typical availability to work?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
