What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Pet Sitter position at Paws+Claws Indy?
Job Overview
Paws And Claws Indy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pet Sitter to provide exceptional in-home care for pets while their owners are away. This role involves staying in clients’ homes for overnight care or conducting drop-in visits to ensure pets receive the attention, exercise, and companionship they need. As a Pet Sitter, you will be responsible for maintaining pets' well-being in their familiar home environment. This position requires a love for animals, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle various pet-related tasks with confidence and care.
Duties
- Complete required meet-and-greet sessions with pet owners before providing care, ensuring proper registration for liability insurance and understanding each pet’s routine and needs.
- Visit clients’ homes for scheduled drop-ins or overnight stays to care for pets.
- Provide feeding, walking, and basic care, including administering medication as needed.
- Ensure pets feel comfortable and secure in their home while their owners are away.
- Maintain cleanliness of pet areas, including litter boxes and feeding stations.
- Monitor pet behavior and health, promptly reporting any concerns to the owner.
- Engage in playtime and exercise activities to promote pets’ physical and mental well-being.
- Perform home-related tasks as needed to keep the pets’ routine as normal as possible, such as bringing in mail, taking out trash on collection days, watering plants, or adjusting lights for home security.
- Communicate effectively with pet owners, providing updates and addressing any special instructions.
- Handle multiple pets when necessary, ensuring each receives individual attention.
Skills
- Proficient in animal handling techniques to ensure safe and positive interactions.
- Knowledge of pet care best practices, including administering medication and basic first aid.
- Strong ability to follow client instructions and adapt to different pet routines.
- Comfortable working independently and making responsible decisions in clients' homes.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills to build trust with pet owners.
- Experience in veterinary settings or as a veterinary assistant is a plus.
- Familiarity with dog training techniques is beneficial for managing behavioral issues.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when required, such as moving large pet supplies or assisting larger animals.
- Experience with equine care is a plus for those who may handle horses or other large animals.
Join Paws And Claws Indy as a Pet Sitter, where your love for animals will provide peace of mind to pet owners and comfort to pets in their own homes!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $95.00 per day
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Paid per project
- Performance bonus
- Supplemental income
- Tips
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $95