Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining the Purrfurred Pet Sitters team. We are always excited to connect with passionate pet lovers!
We Are Currently Not Actively Hiring
We do not have any open positions available at this moment. You are welcome to review our requirements below to learn more about future opportunities with our team.
General Applicant Requirements
- Applicants are required to be at least 21 years old and make a commitment of service for a minimum of ONE YEAR.
- Applicants are required to provide a current resumé.
- Applicants are required to provide a Social Security number and a valid Driver’s License.
- Applicants must agree to a required background check and drug test.
- Applicants – and current employees – must show proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations.
Pet Care Specialist – Dog Walker Job Description
Dog walkers must be comfortable performing new client in-home consultations, which are essentially interviews, for new dog walking jobs. Walkers must also be comfortable referring to existing client care daily report cards and filling in for Pet Care Team members that are unable to service a primary client.
A window of time will be given to dog walkers marking arrival times for dog walking visits. This is typically a 2-hour window during early AM, mid-day, afternoon, or evening hours. Dog walking visits can range in length from 15-minute potty breaks to 45-minute walks. On occasion, dog walkers may only have one walk scheduled in a day. Walkers must be willing to take on all types of assignments including overnight stays.
Time will be spent walking/exercising dogs and ensuring potty breaks are occurring. Basic walk requests such as refreshing water, wiping paws, watering plants, getting mail/newspaper, and giving treats are also included. All dogs must be kept on leash on walks. Purrfurred Pet Sitters does not herd walk. Walkers will only be walking multiple dogs if they are from the same family.
Even when it is raining, dogs need to go out. Walkers must have rain gear and feel comfortable driving/walking in the rain. Occasionally clients are home sick or working from home. Walkers must be comfortable running into clients. Walkers will be required to check in with the office staff and software systems to confirm that everything has been completed to client specifications.
Walkers will also be required to leave detailed notes, send e-mail and/or text messages inclusive of photos and/or videos to each owner upon request using Pet Check Technology. Sitters must be comfortable using an iPhone or Android on the job. Walkers must be comfortable holding keys to clients' homes and take responsibility not to lose keys or cause a lockout.
Walkers must respect client confidentiality. Friends and/or children should not be present on visits.
Due to the bonding that occurs between a sitter and animal, we require at least a ONE YEAR commitment to working with Purrfurred Pet Sitters. Employees must also be willing to attend continuing education courses as requested by Purrfurred Pet Sitters management.
All Pet Care Specialists are subject to random drug tests, which may be administered during a scheduled assignment. Because of our insurance, ALL Pet Care Specialists are banned from using recreational marijuana, medicinal marijuana, or other medications which may impair properly carrying out duties.
Questions About Future Openings?
If you have any questions or want to reach out to our team regarding future positions, feel free to contact us.
Call (760) 673-7767