Have you built a career for animals but are ready to use those skills in a different way?
If you've gained professional experience in veterinary medicine, boarding, grooming, daycare, training, rescue, or another animal-care setting, WiseDog Pet Care may be exactly what you're looking for.
Since 2014, we've been providing personalized in-home pet care throughout the Clermont area, and we're looking for two experienced animal care professionals to join our dependable team.
This position begins as a part-time Independent Contractor role. As WiseDog continues to grow, there may be opportunities for team members to transition into employee positions. This job should be considered supplemental income, as hours scheduled will depend on scheduling needs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Every day is different, but your responsibilities may include:
- Walking dogs and providing appropriate exercise
- Feeding dogs, cats, and other household pets
- Refreshing water and cleaning food areas
- Administering oral or topical medications as instructed
- Cleaning litter boxes and pet-related accidents
- Providing enrichment, companionship, and individualized attention
- Observing changes in behavior, appetite, mobility, or general well-being
- Following detailed care plans and safety procedures
- Sending thoughtful, professional updates with photos after every visit
- Completing basic home-care tasks associated with the visit
- Traveling between client homes within an assigned service area
- Performing light home-care tasks, such as bringing in mail or adjusting blinds, as requested by clients
Our clients rely on us every day of the year, so this position requires availability during early morning and/OR evening service windows, including weekends and rotating holidays. Qualified team members may also be considered for Overnight Care and Extended Companion Care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must:
- Have verifiable professional animal-care experience beyond owning personal pets
- Live within or very close to our service area (Clermont, 34711; Minneola, 34715; Groveland, 34736; Montverde, 34756)
- Be comfortable caring for dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments
- Have reliable personal transportation
- Hold a valid driver’s license and maintain appropriate automobile insurance
- Be comfortable driving after dark and during poor weather
- Have a dependable smartphone with data access
- Be able to follow written instructions and use a scheduling application
- Communicate professionally in writing
- Be physically able to walk dogs, bend, lift supplies, and work outdoors
- Pass applicable background and reference checks
- Protect confidential client information and respect company/client relationships
- Practice a force-free approach to pet care
HOW TO APPLY
At WiseDog Pet Care, we believe exceptional pet care starts with exceptional people. If you're ready to use your experience in a professional, supportive environment where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.
To be considered, please:
- Submit a current résumé showing your professional animal-care experience.
- If selected as a candidate, we will send you a link to complete the WiseDog Pet Care employment application.
- Two virtual interviews with the owner and a fellow team member
- Field interview
We evaluate applicants based on experience, communication, attention to detail, judgment, and follow-through. Incomplete applications or rushed, one-sentence responses may not be considered. Our goal isn't simply to hire another pet sitter. We're looking for someone who wants to earn the trust of our clients and become an important part of what we're building.
Pay: $30.00 - $225.00 per week
Benefits:
- 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.
- Do you have reliable personal transportation and feel comfortable driving after dark and during poor weather?
- Are you currently operating your own pet sitting, dog walking, training, grooming, boarding, or animal-care business? If yes, please explain.
- As an independent contractor, you understand that weekly hours will vary depending on our clients' needs. We do not guarantee work, but have provided averages (hours & earnings) in this job ad.
- This position begins as part-time Independent Contractor work, with the possibility of transitioning into an employee role as the company grows. Is that an opportunity that interests you, or do you prefer to stay and independent contractor?
Work Location: On the road
