Come, Sit, Stay, a local dog walking and pet sitting company, seeks reliable, trustworthy, experienced dog walker & cat sitter. You must currently live in the Twin Cities and be able to start as soon as possible. The position ranges from 15 to 25 hours per week, averaging approximately 20 hours/week.

Please only apply if you are available Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.

There is day to day variability in the hours but a busy day would be 9:00am to 4:00pm and a slow day may be 10:00am to 3:00pm.
All team members will also work 4 weekends (8 days) and 2 holiday periods (6 days) within a calendar year. The work hours on these 14 days will be between 8am and 8pm and will cover our full service area.

Education and Experience:

  • HS Diploma or GED

  • Driver's License

  • Previous or current ownership of a dog

  • Bonus if you have professional dog walking or dog daycare experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Walk a variety of dog breeds and sizes between the hours of 10 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday and occasional weekends (4 per year - 8 days total) and holidays (2 per year - 6 days total) in all weather.

  • Visit and care for cats, rabbits, birds, and other domesticated pets.

  • Drive between client's residences utilizing personal vehicle.

  • Follow client and company specified instructions on pet care/walking routines.

  • Communicate with clients on a regular basis to relay service summaries and gather information on service needs.

  • Communicate with company management regarding updates to client or pet needs and schedule.

  • Maintain an organized schedule with frequent variations and track this schedule via computer and smart phone.

Qualifications and Skills

  • General knowledge of dog walking collars and harnesses

  • Ability to recognize animal body language

  • Experience administering oral, topical, and injected medicines a plus

  • Capability to love all animals

  • Patience, as you will be working with a variety of pet temperaments and a wide range of clients

  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills as you will be traveling between multiple client locations

  • Self motivated and comfortable working independently

  • Ability to address and solve stressful situations

  • Consistent access to a vehicle and ability to transport animals

  • Ownership of a smart phone with data plan and daily access to a computer/email/internet.

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs, restrain a large dog, and work outside in all weather conditions.

Benefits

  • $16.00/hr starting pay

  • Tips

  • Mileage reimbursement for business drives

  • Raise and promotion scale based on quality of work and time with the company

  • Paid and unpaid time off

  • Life insurance

  • Monthly social events with beverages and food

  • Employee discount on services