Job Duties

When pet owners are on vacation or working long hours, they hire Pet Care Specialists to come to their home and care for their animals. During short, daily visits, Pet Care Specialists feed, play, clean up, give medications when needed, and let them in and out of the house for exercise. Pet Care Specialists may also be available for overnight stays, looking after the homes of clients as well as their pets.

As a Pet Care Specialist, you must also be ready for the dirtier work. You will be cleaning litter boxes and animal messes within the house, cleaning aquariums, cages, or pens. On dog walks you will be picking up after them on the street.

Pet Care Specialist Qualifications/Skills

Responsibilities and duties:

  • Provide professional, compassionate care for pets

  • Professionally represent the company

  • Maintain confidentiality of Client information

  • Consistent time management and attendance required

  • Travel to/from service locations

  • Use your smartphone to track services and send updates to clients via App

  • Independently meet with Clients for initial introduction/consultation

 Job requirements:

  • You must have a working smartphone with internet access.

  • Have a valid driver's license.

  • Have reliable transportation.

  • At minimum - Dog & Cat First Aid and/or CPR Certified.

  • Experience with care and compassion for animals.

  • Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work autonomously.

  • Be able to pass a background check & drug screen.

  • Be able to walk or stand for extended periods or time and frequently work in a bent position.

Preferred : 

  • Be able to pick up and carry at least 30 lbs. Our work may require lifting and carrying animals.

  • Experience giving pet medications including pills, liquids, injections, and subcutaneous fluids.