The life of a pet sitter isn't always fun, games and puppy breath, but it is worth it!  Fortunately, there are way more good days than bad and the bonds you make with the pets is a salve for your soul. 

If you're interested in joining the pack, please read the overview below.  After reading, if you would like to be considered, send your resume with a short paragraph to info@rufflifepetsitting.com stating why you would be a "purr"fect addition to our team. 

***APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN 5 MILES OF THE HOME OFFICE NEAR AUGUSTA PINES AND KUYKENDAHL***

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be covered by the business liability insurance.  Applicants under 18 years of age will not be considered.

• • Must have experience caring for animals. This can include providing food and water, dog walking, scooping litter, minor grooming and administering medication.
• • Must be able to access e-mail multiple times daily and should be proficient with texting and able to respond quickly (within 30 minutes to an hour of receiving text).
• • Must be able to stay current with any emails sent from our office - ex: reading all emails/responding quickly.
• • Must have a Smartphone or Tablet with data plan.
• • Must be professional, courteous and communicative.
• • Must be neat and clean in appearance.
• • Must have daily access to the Internet and know how to navigate the web.
• • Must have a high level of customer service.
• • Must be able to handle stressful situations with a calm, assertive demeanor.
• • Must have clear handwriting, proper grammar and good spelling.
• • Must be able to concisely express themselves.
• • Dog Walkers must be able to walk at least 2 dogs at once and comfortable walking after dark.
• • Dog Walkers must be able to work with all dog breeds.
• • Must have experience with a variety of animal ages ranging from babies to geriatrics.
• • Must abide by our Employee Handbook at all times.
• • Are required to attend staff meetings.
• • Are required to, at times, pick up and drop off keys and supplies to the office.
• • Are required to meet with clients during the Client Meeting or Sitter Introduction.
• • Must have a strong ability to follow written instructions, self-manage and be self-motivated 
• • Must be friendly, confident and comfortable with meeting new clients and answering questions.
• • Must maintain a proactive, meticulous approach to caring for client's homes and pets.
• • Must have good communication skills and a positive demeanor.
• • Must have a willingness to take direction and develop their skills accordingly.
• • Must possess a strong attention to detail. 
• • Must have a reliable computer, shredder and printer.
• • Sitters should be familiar with our service areas.
• • Must have reliable transportation that can accommodate extreme weather.
• • Must have the ability to walk and drive in inclement weather and heat.
• • Must be flexible and able to handle change with ease.
• • Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will routinely require the employee to bend, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Employees may experience minor infections and exposure to communicable diseases or infectious bacteria. Pet sitters may experience physical injuries from bites and scratches by dogs, cats or other types of pets. 

In addition to personalized care, employees are often asked to perform light housekeeping tasks including sweeping in a client's home or vacuuming around litter boxes. The employee is also required to work in outside weather conditions, including cold, wet, hot and/or humid conditions.

Pet sitters may be required to walk at a moderate pace for up to one hour per sit with dogs that may pull. There can be extensive hours of driving with this position.

If you've read this far and are still interested, send your resume and brief summary of why this job is meant for you to info@rufflifepetsitting.com.