Job Description
Join TLC House & Pet Sitting Service – Where Pets and Peace of Mind Matter!
For over two decades, TLC House & Pet Sitting Service has been the go-to choice for professional pet care in the East Valley. With a steadfast commitment to love and quality, we cater to the needs of dogs, cats, and other furry friends, providing both care and reassurance to their owners. We offer a range of services, including daily vacation sitting, overnight stays, and dog walking, and we're currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team.
SERVICE AREA: Must live in our service area
SOUTH GILBERT: (85298, 85297 & 85296)
Boundaries: Gilbert Rd to Power Rd, Germann to Riggs Rd
Flexible Part-time Work with Tax Benefits!
ONLY TRAVEL 5-10 MILES FROM YOUR HOME
Qualified Candidates
At TLC, we prioritize building lasting relationships with both our clients and their pets. We're searching for customer-focused pet sitters who share our passion for animals and possess exceptional communication skills. Our ideal candidates are detail-oriented, responsible adults who are mature and reliable.
Requirements
- Must be of legal age (older applicants encouraged)
- Experience: Previous work in a veterinary clinic, shelter, rescue organization, pet store, or fostered pets
- Animal handling experience around all types, sizes, and breeds of dogs and other pets
- Prior experience in animal-related fields is preferred but not required
- Must be extremely honest, reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a high regard for customer service and commitment to excellence!
- Must reside within our service areas
- See Independent Contractor Requirements below
- Be able to work independently with good time management skills.
- Animal handling experience around different types, sizes, and breeds of dogs, cats, and other pets. (Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, fish, etc.).
- Have the physical ability to get down on the floor with the pets, walk them, and exercise them.
- Be able to follow instructions from the client and be detailed in your notes to them.
- Have excellent references and pass a background ground check
- Have your own reliable vehicle and proof of insurance.
As a pet sitter with TLC, your responsibilities will include various tasks such as pet care, household chores, and client communication. You'll need to be available for regular visits, including holidays, and be comfortable making multiple stops throughout the day.
SCHEDULE:
Daily visits: Visit our clients' homes 1-4 times per day (morning, mid day, dinner and evening) to walk, feed and care for their pet/s while they travel.
Overnight Visits: Spend the night in our client’s homes; starts with a 1-2-hour dinner visit, followed by a 8-hour sleeping stay and a 1-2-hour morning visit.
Dog Walking: Visit our client's homes 1-2 visits per day between the hours of 11 AM & 3 PM, Monday through Friday, to walk dogs while their owners are at work.
- Must be able to commit to 1-3 visits per day between 6 am- 9 am, and 5 pm-8 pm on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Mid-day visits: 11 am - 2 pm
- Daily vacation sitters: 6 am - 8 pm (1-3 visits per day)
- Overnight sitters: 7 pm - 7 am (sleep 8 hours)
- Cat Sitting: 6 am - 8 pm (1-3 visits per day)
BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation $25 hour plus tips
- Tax benefits including deductions for vehicle and home office expenses
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for growth and steady income, especially during peak seasons
- Work close to home
COMMISSION:
- Paid per job -The hourly rate starts at $25
- Daily/Vacation: Start at $15.00+ for a 30-minute visit
- Overnight sitter: Start at $60+ per night (sleep 8 hours)
Sitters can grow their client base, with earnings ranging from approximately $200+ per month (based on availability) to as much as $1500+ per month, especially during major holidays and summer. Plus, you have tax write-offs as an independent contractor.
Interested in Being a Pet Sitter with TLC?
We're looking for enthusiastic and experienced individuals to join our team year-round. Take advantage of tax benefits while doing something you love. Become an independent contractor with TLC House & Pet Sitting Service today!
PLEASE NOTE: Be of legal age to sign contracts. Children are not permitted to accompany sitters on any visits.
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS
Thank you for considering TLC for your pet-sitting career!
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Summer work, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,