Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Happy Tails has been providing in-home pet services for 10 years and to nearly 800 clients. With the growth in our market and the holiday season approaching, we are looking to hire to our Around-The-Clock Care & Overnight Team. Job locations and schedules vary.

You must have a flexible schedule where you have the availability to stay overnight in the client's home, and/or during the day. For around-the-clock care, the sitter cannot be gone from client's home longer than 4 hours at a time. Overnights require sitter to be in the clients home overnight from 8pm-8am. Perfect job for those who work from home or have a flexible schedule, and are looking for extra work on the side.

*Scheduling is not guaranteed or assigned as the sitter has the flexibility to pick up jobs from an online job board as they choose. You can work as much or as little as you want.*

Services & Role Needs:

Around-The-Clock Care: A Happy Tails team member will move into your home and take care of your house and pet as you would. Your assigned sitter will stay in your home and follow your schedule as you typically do in regards to feeding, walking, social time, etc. This type of care allows for a more hands-on experience and social time for your pet, where a sitter is in the home throughout the day and overnight. The sitter can leave the home for errands, other assignments, and personal obligations, but for short periods. This type of care is best for high-anxiety dogs, senior dogs, or puppies, as well as clients who want their pets to have more full-time care. Pay is $60/day with additional pet fees added for homes with more than 2 pets.

Overnight Care: For clients who do not need around-the-clock care, this type of pet sitting is for you! This overnight pet care is still completed in your home and includes a sitter who stays overnight. The sitter will check into your home for their stay between 7 pm & 8 pm, and stay for 12 hours. You can add additional daytime drop-by visits if desired. Pay is $30/night with additional pet fees added for homes with more than 2 pets.

Visits: Pay is on average $12 per visit.

Applicants Must Fit The Following Criteria:

• Willing to commit to the position for 6 months
• Live in the Columbus area and able to serve our main areas: New Albany, Westerville, and Worthington
• Must be able to holidays (holiday bonus pay)
• Must be flexible in working with clients' daily routines and hours
• Be honest, reliable, and flexible
• Have a working smartphone
• Be able to work independently, while communicating with the office and clients daily
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Be service-oriented, discreet, and committed to ensuring customer satisfaction
• Be a team player with a deep appreciation for all animals
• Have a current driver's license and reliable insured transportation
• Previous pet care experience preferred

Happy Tails Columbus LLC provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Women-led organization
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive
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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $12.00 - $108.00 per day

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Pet care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road