Are you enthusiastic about caring for cats and dedicated to ensuring their happiness and well-being? Do you thrive a providing tender care for our feline friends in their homes? Do you have a desire to follow your passion and work with animals?
At Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, we're a force-free and fear-free pet care team dedicated to the social, emotional, and overall well-being of all animals. We offer solo dog walks (never group walks) so each pet receives individualized attention and care. We also provide services for one family at a time to ensure a safe, calm, and comfortable experience for both pets and people.
Our mission is to deliver top-notch, compassionate care, and we're on the lookout for a part-time to full-time pet sitter to join our family. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and passionate team based in Waltham, MA, we'd love to hear from you!
What we offer:
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A fun job where you get to be outside and exercise
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A job where you get to work with animals and their owners on a daily basis
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A job where you get to work independently
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Paid training
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Cell phone stipend
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Mileage Reimbursement
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Paid Sick Time
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Paid Time Off after 12 months of employment
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Simple IRA if you make over $5000 in the year
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Great hours with additional hours available
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Direct deposit
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Full bonding and liability insurance
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Established dog walking/pet sitting business since 2012
Compensation and Benefits
Pay ranges from $15.75 to $18.00 per hour, depending on the position. This is a part time W-2 employee position, not an independent contractor role.
Online training and hands on training is $15.75/hr for all positions (usually a 2 week period)
Once you graduate training, your pay increases based on your position:
- Cat sitting positions start at $16/hr + mileage reimbursement + tips with an opportunity for a pay increase at 3 months if you become Fear Free certified
- Split Shift Pet Sitting positions start at $17/hr + mileage reimbursement + tips with an opportunity for a pay increase at 3 months if you become Fear Free certified
- On-Demand positions start at $18/hr + mileage reimbursement + tips with an opportunity for a pay increase at 3 months if you become Fear Free certified
Benefits include mileage reimbursement, cell phone stipend, paid training, paid sick time, paid time off after 12 months of employment, Simple IRA eligibility for employees earning over $5,000 annually, direct deposit, bonding and liability insurance coverage, and 100% of tips. Additional earning opportunities may be available through extra visits, pet sitting, overnights, and weekend work.
Work Location / Schedule
This role is based in the Waltham, Massachusetts service area, including Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, and parts of Newton, Lexington, Weston, and Lincoln. Work is on-site, and 1-5 miles of travel between client homes is required.
We are hiring for two shift windows, including:
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Saturdays AND Sundays: 7:30am to 10:30am
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Saturdays AND Sundays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Team members are asked to commit to both weekend days within the shift windows they choose to offer. Candidates with the most availability will receive preference for assignments.
Pet Sitter Responsibilities:
Experience: Bring at least 2 years of hands-on experience caring for animals (personal, volunteer, or professional experience). This role demands expertise care for cats, including feeding, playing, and maintaining litter boxes and we provide extensive training.
Physical Ability: Managing tasks that may require lifting up to 40-50 pounds, (handling a large bag of pet food or cat litter)
Weather Warrior: We have extreme weather policies in place to keep you and our furry friends safe but you must be resilient and prepared to work and drive in all New England weather conditions, from rain and wind to sleet and snow.
Pet Care Duties: Comfortably perform a variety of pet care responsibilities including feeding, waste management, and cleaning, as well as attending to more specific needs such as administering medication or handling unexpected messes like spit up or potty accidents.
Tech-Savvy: Proficient in using technology to use GPS and review pet care profiles in our scheduling app with detailed instructions on pet care routines, location of supplies, and strategies to enhance visit efficiency.
Scheduling & Supervision: Capable of managing your schedule independently and stepping in to adjust or cover for team members when needed. This includes organizing visits and overseeing the completion of each task as stipulated.
Communication: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for direct interactions with clients and the Management Team. Quick and effective response to inquiries from the team during your shift is required.
Organizational Skills: Exhibit exceptional organizational skills, reliability, self-motivation, and a consistently positive attitude. Following a structured schedule and maintaining detailed records of each visit are critical.
Animal Advocate: Provide undivided attention and affection to each pet during visits. This role includes conducting solo and group walks, as well as individual dog hikes, ensuring each pet receives the highest level of care.
Safety First: Ensure the safety and security of all animals and client homes during visits, maintaining a vigilant presence and taking all necessary precautions.
Clean and Green: Responsible for the meticulous disposal of all pet waste, ensuring a clean and environmentally friendly approach during each visit.
Daily Updates: After each visit, provide a comprehensive update through our scheduling app, including a daily note and a photo to confirm services rendered and inform both the pet owner and the Management team and your team members about the visit.
Requirements:
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Passion for working with cats.
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A smartphone capable of texting, downloading, and using our scheduling software.
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A reliable vehicle with a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
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Residency within 15 minutes of our main service areas (Waltham, Belmont, Watertown) to ensure quick access to assigned visits since we reimburse mileage to go home and back out when you have a gap in your schedule.
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Availability for last-minute visits and occasional evenings or weekday for client interviews, as needed.
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Four references (3 professional and 1 personal).
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Commitment to availability during agreed-upon hours unless prior absence is arranged or in case of illness.
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A clean criminal background and driving record, with checks required prior to employment.
How to Apply
If you're a animal lover who meets these qualifications and shares our passion for compassionate pet care, we'd love to have you join our Pawsitive team. Apply today, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!
