Pet Sitter

**Pet Care Provider**
Independent Contractor: Waterloo Region, Ontario

**What we do**

**The gig**

The Pet Care Provider will work as an **independent contractor** under Arlo & Company. The hours of work will vary and may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The number of hours/services cannot be guaranteed and may fluctuate based on the season.

**What you'll do as a Pet Care Provider**
- Provide force-free & fear-free care to pets in Waterloo Region.
- Provide pets with appropriate food, clean water, and any required oral/topical medications.
- Provide creative indoor & outdoor enrichment activities for pets (including but not limited to dog walking).
- Create a positive client experience with text/photo updates during services.
- Complete basic home maintenance such as watering plants, garbage removal, mail collection, etc.

**Skills & Qualifications**
- A compassionate and humane outlook on pet care practices.
- A general understanding of local Bylaws as it relates to pets in the Waterloo Region.
- Experience working with a variety of animals.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to function under pressure and problem-solve quickly.
- Ability to work with very mínimal supervision.
- Experience working with fearful, anxious, aggressive and reactive dogs is a strong asset.
- Pet First Aid certification is a strong asset.
- Experience with Mailchimp is an asset.
- Must be a **minimum of 18 years old** to comply with current insurance held by Arlo & Company.

**Tools & Other Job Requirements**
- Ability to travel to client homes throughout Waterloo Region.
- Flexibility to provide personalized service to each client according to their outlined Pet Care Plan.

**Important Details & Perks**
- Time spent with adorable animals
- Independent contracting provides flexibility for days/services worked.
- Flexibility to complete other work virtually while providing extended pet care services.
- Bonus holiday rates.

This work requires in-person meetings from time to time. Appropriate safety measures will be taken to keep contractors & clients safe and healthy. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19 safety measures.

**Job Types**: Casual, Freelance

**Salary**: From $115.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

Work Location: One location