Pet Sitter and Dog Walker

This position gives the pet sitter some flexibility in their work schedule. The position includes, but is not limited to, caring for our clients dogs and cats in a pre-arranged scheduled visit. These visits could include feeding the pets, walking dogs, playing with dogs inside or outside to encourage exercise and companionship; feeding cats, cleaning litter boxes and tidying the surrounding area. The pet sitter will sometimes have house sitting duties as well which may include turning on lights, opening curtains and blinds, retrieving mail and watering plants. 

You must love pets, really love pets, and enjoy caring for them.  Care of the pets in your charge are crucial.  We are seeking individuals of integrity, quality, dependability, reliability, and professionalism. We HIGHLY prefer a person with documented experience such as with a Veterinary clinic, kennel, pet store, vocational school or similar.  

• Must love animals (and not allergic to them)
• A valid TX driver's license 
• Must drive your own car with proof of valid TX insurance
• Must be able to drive in the dark and in inclement weather
• Must be able to arrive to jobs in a timely manner, read maps and/or GPS without difficulty
• Clean up dog, cat and other pet waste (Note: Pregnant women should not handle cat litter boxes as it may be harmful to the fetus)
• Must be able to walk up to 2 consecutive miles without discomfort or pain
• Must be able to bend at the knees, bend over and/or twist at the waist without discomfort or pain
• Must be able to use their hands, raise arms up and over the head without discomfort or pain
• Should be able to lift up to 40 pounds without discomfort or pain
• Must understand, speak, read and write fluent English
• A working smart phone (like an iPhone) with access to the internet with or without wifi
• Ability to pass a security clearance and background check