Pet Sitting & Dog Walking - Woodway, Hewitt, Waco

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker - Waco, TX

Do you love animals big and small? Tired of working in a fur-free environment? Are you a pet-loving individual who is reliable, responsible, and possesses common sense? We're looking for someone just like you to join our team as a pet sitter and dog walker.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care and ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients' beloved pets in the comfort of their own homes.

ABOUT THE PURR-FECT PAW

We are a highly regarded pet-sitting and dog-walking company committed to delivering gentle, loving care to pets in Waco, Temple, and Central Texas since 2011. Our team is made up of individuals who share our values of reliability, attention to detail, clear communication, and love for animals. We understand that our staff is our greatest asset.

SCHEDULE

You'll enjoy the freedom of a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle - whether you're a teacher looking to earn extra income during the holidays and summer, a college student who wants to work nights and weekends, or just someone looking to make extra income. We welcome all schedules and commitments!

We offer multiple time frames throughout the day, with our earliest window between 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM and our latest window from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

IMPORTANT: Our schedules can be unpredictable and vary depending on the month. This job is meant to provide supplementary income and we cannot guarantee a specific amount of income each week.

IMPORTANT: You must reside in our service area (Waco / Temple, TX area) to be considered. If you live outside our service area, please do not apply.

NOTE: CURRENTLY WE ARE LOOKING FOR BOTH HOLIDAY HELP AND PART-TIME HELP

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Walk dogs of all sizes and administer medication to dogs and cats as needed

- Feed, refill water, play with, and give all pets tender loving care

- Check the overall status of a client's home to ensure it's safe and secure

- Maintain cleanliness by scooping litter and cleaning up occasional potty accidents

- Possibly water plants and maintain open communication with office staff and clients

- Send detailed visit reports with photos through our app after every visit

- Cater to each pet's unique needs - whether fetch, walks, or simply being present

REQUIREMENTS

- Experience with and genuine love for animals

- High integrity and character - someone who doesn't cut corners

- Available to work some or all significant holidays and surrounding days

- Comfortable entering clients' homes and visiting pets of all varieties

- Willingness to scoop litter and pick up after pets

- Strong communication skills to keep clients and team members in the loop

- Reliable, dependable, detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

- Enjoys working independently but can follow directions and work as a team

- Capable of handling all types of dogs, cats, and other household pets

- Able to walk or drive to multiple visits per day in various weather conditions

- Access to a reliable car, valid driver's license, and current insurance

- Smartphone with good skills and daily internet access

- 18 years old and willing to submit to a criminal background check

- Must reside within The Purr-fect Paw service area

PAY

You are paid per visit plus mileage reimbursement. All gas reimbursement is TAX-FREE!

- 15 minute visit: $6 per visit

- 30 minute visit: $8 per visit

- 45 minute visit: $13 per visit

- Mileage reimbursement: $0.40 per mile (tax-free)

Example of a 2-hour workday:

Drive 5 miles > Sit A (30 min) > Drive 5 miles > Sit B (30 min) > Drive 5 miles > Sit C (30 min) > Drive 5 miles > Home

3 visits x $8 = $24 20 miles x $0.40 = $8 in gas

Total: $32 for 90 minutes of work plus drive time - before tips, and a lot of our clients are generous tippers!

PERKS AND BONUSES

- Holiday bonus: $7 and $15 extra per visit on minor and major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day)

- Next-day requests: $10 extra per visit when you accept

- Same-day requests: $15 extra per visit when you accept

- 50% staff discount on our services

- Tax-free mileage reimbursement

- Unlimited cuddles, slobbery kisses, head butts, and purrs

PAY RAISES

You earn raises by completing visits and taking continuing education courses, not time on the job. The more you sit, the faster you earn.

- 1st raise at 50 completed sits: $0.50 per visit

- 2nd raise at 500 completed sits: $0.50 per visit

- 3rd raise at 1,000 completed sits: $0.50 per visit

- 4th raise at 1,500 completed sits: $0.50 per visit

- 5th raise at 2,000 completed sits: $0.50 per visit

- 6th raise at 3,000 completed sits: $0.50 per visit

- 7th raise at 4,000 completed sits: $0.50 per visit

- 8th raise at 5,000 completed sits: $0.50 per visit

The fastest way to earn more sits is to show genuine love for animals, be flexible and available, respond promptly, and be reliable and accountable.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Have you cared for cats in the past? Are you allergic to cats?
• Are you comfortable doing the nitty gritty parts of the job? Vomit, feces, litter boxes, messy houses, etc.
• Why do you want to work for The Purr-fect Paw?
• Can you tell me about your previous experiences with pet care? Any experience taking care of high-energy dogs? Are you comfortable around large breeds or pit bulls?
• What is your zip code and where are you located? What cross streets are you close by? (You MUST reside in our service area or within a few miles of it to be considered)
• Describe what your schedule/availability looks like on a weekly basis. Are you free some weekends but not all? How late can you work? How early can you work? What shifts (morning, afternoon, evening) can you work? We can begin as early as 6:00 AM and as late as 11:00 PM.
• How do you feel about meeting pets for the first time alone?
• What is your availability on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20