Morning Cat Sitter

Are you enthusiastic about caring for cats and dedicated to ensuring their happiness and well-being? Do you thrive providing tender care for our feline friends in their homes? Do you have a desire to follow your passion and work with animals?

At Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, we're a force‑free and fear‑free pet care team dedicated to the social, emotional, and overall well‑being of all animals. We offer solo dog walks (never group walks) so each pet receives individualized attention and care. We also provide services for one family at a time to ensure a safe, calm, and comfortable experience for both pets and people.

Our mission is to deliver top‑notch, compassionate care, and we're on the lookout for a part‑time to full‑time pet sitter to join our family. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and passionate team based in Waltham, MA, we'd love to hear from you!

• Available between 8:00 am‑11:00 am M‑F and one weekend per month

• 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 $5,000 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 year’s experience, the starting weekend pay averages between $16–$22/hour (mileage reimbursement + cell phone stipend + 100 % tips) depending on how many visits you complete, but that quickly goes up the longer you stay with us.
• This is an Employee W2 position and NOT an independent contractor position.
• Depending on your availability and experience, this is a great way to earn supplemental income.
• You can make extra money if you are willing to provide pet sitting services and pick up extra hours, provide overnights, or work on weekends.
• This is a part‑time job to start and will become full‑time for the right person. Your schedule is based on client need. More visits will be available as your comfort grows and business continues to increase.
• A minimum of 6 months commitment is preferred. Temporary/Seasonal (e.g., summer) positions are NOT available.

• Experience: Bring at least 2 years of hands‑on experience caring for animals (personal, volunteer, or professional). This role demands expertise in caring for cats, including feeding, playing, and maintaining litter boxes, and we provide extensive training.
• Physical Ability: Managing tasks that may require lifting up to 40–50 pounds (handling a large bag of pet food or cat litter).
• Weather Warrior: You must be resilient and prepared to work and drive in all New England weather conditions.
• Pet Care Duties: Perform a variety of pet care responsibilities including feeding, waste management, cleaning, administering medication, and handling unexpected messes.
• Tech‑Savvy: Proficient in using technology to navigate GPS and review pet care profiles in our scheduling app with detailed instructions on pet care routines.
• Scheduling & Supervision: Capable of managing your schedule independently and stepping in to adjust or cover for team members when needed.
• Communication: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Exhibit exceptional organizational skills, reliability, self‑motivation, and a consistently positive attitude.
• Animal Advocate: Provide undivided attention and affection to each pet during visits, including solo walks and individual dog hikes.
• Safety First: Ensure the safety and security of all animals and client homes during visits.
• Clean and Green: Responsible for meticulous disposal of all pet waste and maintaining a clean, environmentally friendly approach.
• Daily Updates: After each visit, provide a comprehensive update through our scheduling app, including a daily note and a photo to confirm services rendered.