We’re always looking for amazing, dependable people to join us as we continue growing Snuggles and Hugs. So take a look around, and see if this might be the right fit for you or someone you know!
We currently cover areas in The Woodlands and surrounding towns.
Our hiring process is designed to be smart, thorough, and entirely open to communication from both parties. We really care about hiring the right people, so we’ve put a lot of thought into how we do things.
What’s a pet sitter?
As a pet sitter, it’s your responsibility to visit client homes and care for their pets when they can’t be there.
Communication and Pet Safety is at the core of Snuggles and Hugs, so you’ll be in touch with clients and your manager via texts, phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings. Identifying problems and communicating new ideas are just as important as the active work you’ll be doing with the animals. You’ll be stepping into the shoes of a pet concierge, working alongside clients to improve the lives of their pets. In other words, we’re not just looking for “dog people”—we’re looking for “people people!”
You’ll still be spending plenty of time connecting with animals, of course. This entails getting to know the pets along with providing lots of healthy exercise and mental stimulation. Don’t forget that this is no desk job! There will be a fair share of unpleasant cleanup messes in addition to belly rub sessions. Most important of all, we treat every animal with immense respect—they’re members of the family.
Respecting the client’s property is the third key duty for Snuggles and Hugs staff. You’re the eyes and ears of our clients while they’re away. You’ll bring in the mail, lock doors, set alarms, keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles, and anything else the house requires. Our clients literally give us the keys to their homes, which means this job comes with some serious responsibility and trust.
What are the skills and qualifications, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- Have STRONG ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
- NO criminal background!
- 25 years of age or older
- Have an open, flexible schedule to work days, weekends and holidays. (general hours of visits are from: 7am-9am; mid-day; and 7pm-9pm).
- Experience with dogs and cats is a MUST
- A love for animals
- Experience with animals
- Positive attitude (ex: have a willingness to take direction and develop their skills accordingly)
- Able to walk at least 2 dogs at once
- Able to work with all dog breeds
- Have experience with a variety of animal ages ranging from babies to geriatrics
- .Have a strong ability to follow written instructions, self-manage and be self-motivated
- Be friendly, confident and comfortable with meeting new clients and answering
questions. - Be punctual, responsible, organized, detail oriented and able to follow directions.
- Be extremely reliable, honest and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills with ability to write detailed notes for clients.
- Be competent to exercise/properly walk dogs.
- MUST be willing to clean up feces, urine and vomit, when necessary.
- Be willing to scoop kitty litter boxes and tidy cages of small animals.
- Be willing to take out client garbage, water plants and general in-home care.
- You must have a reliable and insured vehicle.
- Have Internet access and email
- Please do not apply if you are allergic to pet dander, bird feathers, etc.
- Experience with technology
- Problem solving (ex: be able to handle stressful situations with a calm, assertive demeanor)
Next Steps
First, complete this application. (We know it’s long, so we recommend settling in and taking your time.)
Once you’ve finished with that, SEND an email to: info@activedogcamp.com and answer the following questions:
a. Tell us a little about yourself
b. What attracted you to Snuggles and Hugs?
c. What do you feel you can bring to this position?
Once we receive both your application and email, we’ll review your submissions and contact you soon.
What are a pet sitter’s duties?
Must be able to handle stressful situations with a calm, assertive demeanor. Traveling to client homes and caring for their animals.
Keeping track of and following client instructions.
Reviewing your schedule and showing up on time.
Tending to the feeding, medication, potty breaks, and general well-being of pets.
Playing with, walking, and offering attention to pets.
Learning and using the best training methods for different types of dogs.
Communicating with clients about their pets through texts (with pictures) and phone calls.
Communicating with Snuggles and Hugs about clients and their pets through emails, texts, phone calls, and in-person interactions.
Collaborating with the team, in and out of meetings.
Locking doors, getting mail, and tending to everything else a client’s home require.
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
Maintain a proactive, meticulous approach to caring for client’s homes and pets.
What are the hours and pay?
Snuggles and Hugs visits can be scheduled from 6:30am to 9pm, seven days a week (including holidays). These are usually split into morning, midday, and evening shifts.
Pet sitters can select which of these shifts they’d like to cover. We work with you to build a schedule that fits your life, so you can choose whether you want consistent daily visits, intermittent visits, weekend visits, and so on.
Pet sitters are paid xxxx for a 30-45 minute-visit, and xxx for an overnight visit.
Questions?
Direct all questions to Nancy Schuster. Feel free to contact her via email (info@activedogcamp.com) or phone (936-443-3215) and she will get back to you as soon as possible. We hope to hear from you soon!
CONTACT US
Got questions? Feel free to contact us any time.
Phone: 936-443-3215
Email: info@activedogcamp.com
Or fill out our form.
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