Midday Dog Walker/Part time Pet Sitter

Company Overview

Pet Minders is a well established, large pet sitting company.  We have been in business for 22 years and have a great reputation for superior customer service.  Our pet sitters have been with us from 2 to 10 years.  We are a full service, in the clients home, pet sitting service offering Vacation visits for dogs and cats, 12 hour Overnight stays and Midday dog walks.

Job Summary

We have an immediate opening for a midday dog walker in the North Decatur/ Greater Valley Brook area. The midday walks are typically Monday thru Friday from 11AM to 2PM.  Pet sitting hours can be mornings and evenings 7 days a week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The Vacation pet sitter visits clients homes in the morning (7-9AM) and evening (7-9PM) for dog visits with more flexibility for cat visits.  Some dogs do require a midday walk as well.  These visits are booked 7 days a week with weekends being busier. 
• Vacation pet sits include walking dogs or letting them out in yard, giving love and attention, feeding, refreshing water and bringing in clients mail and packages.  With cats we are feeding, refreshing water and cleaning out litter boxes as well as attention for the kitties.
• Overnight stays require the pet sitter to stay in the clients home from approximately 7PM to 7AM.
• The sitter needs to be comfortable walking dogs in all types of weather.
• The pets bond with their pet sitter so we are looking for a person that can commit to at least one year with this position, preferably longer.

Qualifications and Skills

1.            Previous Cat and Dog sitting/dog walking experience or pet ownership preferred. 
2.            Reliable car is an absolute must and smart phone required.
3.            Availability during the hours listed above.
4.            Pet sitter should live in the area to reduce drive times.
5.            Pet Sitter needs to be very dependable as the pets count on them to be there.  
6.            Pet sitter needs to be able to follow directions as each visit is unique.    
7.            Pet sitter needs to be available for summer and holiday sits as that is when we the busiest.                

This is a part time Independent Contractor position.  Pay is 45% of price charged to client per visit plus 100% of tips left.

 If this sounds like a good fit for you and you feel you meet the qualifications listed above please go to