Dog Walker​/Pet Sitter; Waltham​/Belmont​/Watertown

Dog Walker / Pet Sitter (Waltham / Belmont / Watertown)

Join to apply for the Dog Walker / Pet Sitter (Waltham / Belmont / Watertown) role at Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, LLC
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$16.00/hr - $22.00/hr

• 5 hour position working between 11:00am–1:00pm M‑F
• 10 hour position working between 11:00am–2:00pm M‑F
• 15 hour position working between 10:00am–2:00pm M‑F
• 20 hour position working between 10:00am–3:00pm M‑F

• A fun job where you get to be outside and exercise
• A job where you get to work with animals and their owners on a daily basis
• A job where you get to work independently
• Paid training
• Cell phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off after 12 months of employment
• Simple IRA if you make over $5000 in the year
• Great hours with additional hours available
• Direct deposit
• Full bonding and liability insurance
• Established dog walking/pet sitting business since 2012

• We pay you by the service (commission) + mileage reimbursement + cell phone stipend + 100% tips
• If you have 0-1 years experience, the starting weekend pay averages between $16‑22/hour plus reimbursements; pay increases with experience
• This is an Employee W2 position and NOT an independent contractor position
• Depending on availability and experience, this is a great way to earn supplemental income
• You can make extra money by providing pet sitting services and taking extra hours, overnights, or weekend work
• This is a part‑time job to start and may become full time; schedule is based on client need
• A minimum of 6 months commitment is preferred; temporary/seasonal positions are NOT available

• Bring at least 2 years of hands‑on experience caring for animals
• Walk dogs up to 6 miles per day and lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Work in all New England weather conditions; resilient and prepared for extreme weather
• Perform pet care duties: feeding, waste management, cleaning, administering medication, handling spills
• Use GPS and scheduling app for routes and instructions
• Manage schedule independently and cover for teammates when needed
• Maintain excellent Verbal and written communication with clients and management
• Organize visits, maintain detailed records, and be reliable and self‑motivated
• Provide undivided attention and affection during visits, including solo and group walks
• Ensure safety and security of animals and client homes, vigilant presence
• Dispose of pet waste meticulously and environmentally friendly
• Provide daily updates through scheduling app with notes and photos

• Passion for working with dogs and cats
• A smartphone capable of texting, downloading, and using scheduling software
• A reliable vehicle with a valid driver's license and insurance
• Residency within 15 minutes of Waltham, Belmont, Watertown
• Availability for last‑minute visits and occasional evenings or weekends
• Four references (3 professional, 1 personal)
• Commitment to agreed hours unless prior absence arranged or illness
• A clean criminal background and driving record; checks required prior to employment

If you're an animal lover who meets these qualifications and shares our passion for compassionate pet care, we'd love to have you join our Pawsitive team. Apply today, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!