Pet Sitter
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Pet Sitter

Tail Teal is a small, woman owned business located in Mason, OH. Mason is not the only area we service, so living in Mason is not a requirement. This job best suits those who want to make fairly passive income, love animals, and wants a little more freedom from the typical 'corporate' work life.

We are looking to hire a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter to care for pets while their owners are away. The Pet Sitter's responsibilities preparing meals for pets as instructed by pet owners, reporting behavioral issues to pet owners, sending owner updates daily, as well as playing with pets to encourage mental and physical stimulation. You should also be able to vacuum pet hair and dander off carpets and furniture.

To be successful as a pet sitter, you should be knowledgeable of animal behavior and adept at caring for all kinds of pets. Ultimately, an outstanding pet sitter should be able to perform animal CPR as well as demonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Pet Sitter Responsibilities:

Meeting with pet owners to gather pertinent pet care information and discuss pet sitting duties.
Providing pets with food and fresh water.
Administering medication to pets according to the instructions provided by pet owners.
Cleaning out litter boxes, cages, and aquariums, as well as changing rodents' beddings.
Exercising pets as needed, which includes taking dogs out
Brushing fur and nail trims
Providing regular updates to pet owners, which include communicating with them telephonically or via email as well as sending video clips and photos.
Promptly notifying pet owners of pet illnesses or injuries that may occur.
Accompanying pets to the veterinary for check-ups or vaccinations if needed.
Pet Sitter Requirements:

- Able to stay overnight in clients home.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven experience caring for animals.
- Working knowledge or the willingness to learn of animal behavior.
- The ability to perform or willingness to learn to preform animal CPR and first aid.
- The ability to care for different animals of various sizes and breeds.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills. This includes being fairly reachable/quick to respond.
- A love for animals.
Patient, reliable, and trustworthy.