Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers

About Critter Sitters of Lexington, Inc.
Critter Sitters is a locally-owned rapidly growing company. Services include in-home pet sitting, daily dog walks, & custom cat care in Fayette County (Lexington KY).

This position is best fit for those who have strong communication skills, can work independently, self motivated, excellent problem solving skills, and strong pet handling. We visit our clients homes and provide services that are time stamped, GPS tracked, and provide transparency to the client through a pet sitting software. Integrity, honesty and reliability are of the utmost importance.

What you need:

• Very strong time management and attention to detail, strong in observation and problem solving
• A valid drivers license and reliable vehicle (with full coverage vehicle insurance)
• Strong interpersonal skills & proof of working independently successfully, without oversight
• Exemplary pet handling skills with all breed sizes and types of dogs and cats, with no biases
• Positive "can-do" attitude with little anxiety in regard to challenges with working with pets
• The physical ability to walk multiple 1-mile walks per shift (sometimes totaling 10-13 miles)
• Reading detailed instructions and navigating a pet sitting software that is extremely detailed

This is not a seasonal position.

Pet Sitter Position: requires 2 weekday evening availability shifts from (6pm-9pm) and (2) weekends per month, from Friday (6p-9p) and Saturday-Sunday (3 shifts per day: am/midday/pm shifts). During peak season and holidays or months with 5 weekends, dog walkers may work 2 weekend shifts.

Dog Walker Position: requires M-F availability per week between 9am-4pm and a minimum of (1) weekend per month, Friday (6p-9p) and Saturday-Sunday night (3 shifts per day: am/midday/pm shifts). During peak season and holidays or months with 5 weekends, dog walkers may work 2 weekend shifts.

You must be over 18 years old to apply and must legally be able to work in the United States.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Employee discount

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work Location: In person