Job Description

Job Title: Pet Sitter

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Cat Sitter to join our team. As a Pet Sitter, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care to pets in their own homes while their owners are away. This role requires a deep love for animals, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to handle various pet care duties.

Duties:
- Provide food and water to pets according to specified schedules
- Administer medication as needed
- Play and engage with pets to ensure their well-being
- Clean litter boxes and cages
- Update pet owners on their pets' well-being through messages or notes

Experience:
- Previous experience in pet care is preferred
- Ability to handle heavy lifting when necessary
- Strong customer service skills to interact with pet owners effectively

Preference given to Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and those who have worked in animal rescue/welfare industry

Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a variety of pets
- Fulfilling work caring for beloved animals

Requirements:
- Passion for working with animals
- Ability to follow detailed instructions from pet owners
- Reliable transportation to travel to different locations as needed

You must be dependable and reliable. You must be bondable and willing to submit to a criminal record check (will be reimbursed if clear). You must have your own vehicle and be able to drive your vehicle to and from specified locations. You must be able to work weekends regularly. You must be able to download an app on your cellular device and update clients from your own phone.

Applicant must be able to service 1-2 clients between 6am-8am timeframe, and 6pm-8pm timeframe 7 days a week. (medical cat needs) Once a day cat visits (non-medical) can be done anytime between 7am-7pm. Each client visit is 30 minutes unless otherwise specified. Contractor will be reimbursed $15 per 30 minute visit. Extra pay for medication administration and stat holidays)

If you are a compassionate individual who loves animals and enjoys providing top-notch care, we invite you to apply for the Pet Sitter position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

I am specifically looking for sitters able to service one of the following areas:

Calgary-South West (West Springs/Aspen/etc area)

Calgary-South West (Mount Royal/Brittania/etc)

Okotoks

A resume and cover letter submission are required. Those who submit without will not be considered. This is a test. If you can't follow these instructions you will not be contacted. Please tell me WHY you want to do this job.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Application question(s):

Have you reviewed the area and time expectations for this position? Have you made note of the area(s) you are able to service in your cover letter? Did you submit a cover letter stating why you want this position and how you are qualified?
Experience:

pet care: 1 year (preferred) vet assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

drivers license (required)
Location:

Calgary, AB (preferred)
Work Location: In person