Dog and Cat Pet Sitting and Dog Walks

Are you a passionate animal lover who enjoys hanging out with dogs and cats? Paws and Claws is an in-home pet sitting and dog walking service, and we're seeking energetic and responsible pet lovers to join our team of big-hearted caregivers! In this role, you'll provide essential care, exercise, and companionship to pets while their people are away. This paid position is a great opportunity to turn your love for animals into income while making a positive impact on pets and their families.

If you enjoy outdoor activity, being with furry friends, and giving their people peace of mind, we want to hear from you!

• Gig workers and part-time workers who have part of their day free
• Freelancers with flexible schedules
• Vet techs/animal care workers who can visit or stay with pets outside of work
• Grad students looking for extra income
• People who work from home and like to take breaks away from their desk

• We offer higher pay for peak times of year and major holidays
• We advocate for our sitters to ensure they are treated with kindness and respect
• We screen our clients to ensure a smooth and pleasant work experience
• We offer more consistent work than Wag and Rover
• You can choose whether or not to accept a job

• Dog Walking: Visit our clients' homes on weekday afternoons to walk dogs while their owners are at work.
• Pet Sitting: Visit our clients' homes 1-3 times per day to walk, feed and care for their pet/s while they travel.
• Overnight/House Sitting: Spend the night in our client's homes with their pets and maintain their usual routine

• Must be available to work over at least two major holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. (We pay more during these times!)
• Must genuinely love animals! If you don’t sincerely love animals and enjoy being around them, job performance will be affected and clients will be able to see it.
• Must live in Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Cupertino or West San Jose or very close to these areas
• Be physically fit and able to work and commute in all types of weather (even rainy, humid and hot days)
• Be comfortable disposing of pet waste and occasionally cleaning up stains like vomit, hairballs, urine, etc.
• Have a reliable vehicle and valid drivers’ license
• Must be able arrive at client homes at the time/within the window requested or agreed to
• Able to provide a current and clean background check
• Be 100% reliable (we’ll do our best to cover emergencies but “calling in sick” or dropping out last minute is not an option, as the pets in your care depend on you)
• Must show proof of pet sitting insurance or be willing to pay for discounted coverage through Paws and Claws
• Must be age 18 or over
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Professional experience not required, but must be knowledgeable on dog and cat behavior and needs
• Be detail oriented and able to follow instructions given by clients
• Understand how to calm anxious pets
• Encourage shy or withdrawn pets to approach and bond with you
• Identify possible health problems such as ear infections, skin wounds, etc.
• Know how to avoid/prevent possible fights or other danger when taking dogs to parks/public areas
• Know how to prevent and address potential problems such as pets escaping, eating/chewing dangerous items, preventing “potty” accidents, etc.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills in order to build rapport with pet owners
• Good at meeting and starting conversations with new people
• Respond promptly when contacted by clients
• Identify, understand and address potential concerns clients may have
• Build a trusting and comfortable interpersonal relationship with pet owners

Join us in creating joyful experiences for pets while enjoying a work environment filled with furry friends! This paid position offers the chance to develop your animal handling skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.