Are you a responsible, reliable, and animal-loving individual who enjoys the beach, nature, and being outdoors? Do you appreciate having a flexible schedule and working independently?

Sunshine Pet Care is a professional dog walking and vacation pet-sitting service dedicated to providing exceptional in-home care for pets throughout Norfolk and most of Virginia Beach. We are looking for part-time pet sitters to assist with dog walks, drop-in visits, vacation pet sitting, overnight care, and pet taxi services in our service area. You can choose which services you'd like to provide; overnight care and pet taxi services are not mandatory. Currently, we are specifically seeking sitters who reside in Ocean View, Bay View or Willoughby neighborhoods of Norfolk.

Reasons to work with Sunshine Pet Care:

• Build meaningful connections with clients and their furry family members.
• Enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle.
• Make a positive impact on your community through quality pet care.
• Flexible hours with potential earnings of $100 to $400 weekly.

Potential drawbacks to working with Sunshine Pet Care:

• No guaranteed hours; weekly schedule may vary with little notice.
• Outdoor work in all types of weather.
• Must use your own vehicle to visit clients' homes.

About the role:

• Provide high quality loving care for dogs, cats, and other pets in our clients' homes.
• Walk dogs: on the beach, park and around the neighborhood.
• Administer medication: and follow specific, sometimes detailed pet care instructions.
• Ensure pets are safe, comfortable, and happy.
• Flexible schedule: with opportunities for both weekday and weekend visits.
• Availability needed for daily dog walking: regular availability Monday - Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday & Thursday. Occasional weekends may also be needed.
• Availability needed for vacation pet sitting: all hours of the day. Sunshine Pet Care visits animals from 7 AM to 10 PM, depending on the animal’s schedule. However, you do not need to be available every day during all time periods, as reservations can be shared among sitters.

Sitter Requirements:

• Love and patience for animals.
• Positive, upbeat attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible.
• Enjoy and have experience working with animals, particularly dogs.
• Ability to handle dogs of various sizes and breeds.
• Be a professional-minded adult, aged 21 or older.
• Live in Norfolk or Virginia Beach.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (customer service experience is a bonus).
• Own a smartphone, with the ability to check email, voicemail, and text messages daily.
• Ability to self-manage with attention to detail.
• Pass a background check.
• Commit to a minimum of 6 months of service; 12 months is ideal
• Vacation pet sitting only: have some weekend and holiday availability (*including the week of Thanksgiving and/or Christmas)

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Supportive environment
• New client referral bonus
• Employee discount
• Love and admiration from a variety of adorable animals

Compensation:

• 1099 contract
• Paid per project
• 100% of additional holiday fees
• 100% of client tips

HOW TO APPLY:

Click the “Apply Now” button at the top or bottom of this job post, complete the short form, then verify your email address. Once that step is complete, we will email mail our pet sitter questionnaire packet for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!