Overnight Pet Sitter

Happy Hounds is growing our awesome team of Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters If you love animals, and are looking for meaningful, flexible work with a like-minded community of passionate pet carers, we’d love to hear from you

Before you apply, please note that although our furry clients are definitely adorable, this role is more than just playing with puppies. As Pet Minders, we must be resourceful, reliable, safety-minded and responsible with the pets and homes under our care. Every day is a new adventure with new challenges, but this is the kind of work where you see the positive difference you make in the lives of your clients on a daily basis, and get rewarded with big fluffy hugs

This is a **sub-contractor position (super included).**

**DESCRIPTION**

This is an **overnight **role, caring for dogs, cats or small animals in their homes while their owners are travelling. Our overnight sittings can be one or multiple nights in a row, weeknights or weekends. It can also be paired with 30 - 60 minute walks and pop-in visits during the day.

Overnight Pet Sitting consists of making sure pets are fed and watered, exercised and cleaned up after. We also make sure they get lots of attention and love, and have cosy movie nights with them It is important to ensure their homes are secure at all times, and kept nice and tidy.

This is a flexible role where you choose the days you work - reliability once dates are committed to is a **must**, as families rely on us to take good care of their home and furry loved ones during their absences.

**PERKS**
- Meaningful work, where you can see the difference you make every day
- Flexible schedule - Decide which days you work (weekdays and weekends available)
- A great way to spend time with pets, even if you don't have one of your own
- Supplement your income while doing what you love - taking care of pets and homes
- Exclusive company discounts on services and pet products
- Join a fun community of amazing pet lovers like you

QUALITIES

This role is ideal for individuals looking to supplement their income while doing something they love - taking care of pets and homes.
- Love animals above all else
- Have incredible communications skills with their team and with clients
- Enjoy travelling to various locations, spending time outdoors and keeping homes neat and tidy
- Are reliable, organised and trustworthy - Clients rely on us to care for their pets and stick to the time agreed upon - that means no last-minute cancellations
- Enjoy working independently, and use initiative and decision-making skills to resolve problems quickly and efficiently
- Are friendly, approachable and love dealing with the families of the pets under their care.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- ABN
- Police check
- Public Liability Insurance (we can suggest some providers)
- Drivers licence and access to own vehicle
- Mobile phone and data plan
- Previous experience with animals and animal behaviour/handling knowledge
- Pet first aid certification (can be completed in your first week of work with us)
- Available for night shifts throughout the week and weekend, including public holidays, and can cater to last-minute jobs.

**Job Types**: Subcontract, Casual, Freelance

**Salary**: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Application Question(s):

- Please elaborate on your availability in terms of weekdays, weekends and available timeframes.
- Please name 3-5 of your top qualities which would make you the ideal overnight pet-sitter, and how this role would suit your current lifestyle and schedule.
- Please describe your professional, volunteer or personal experience working with animals.

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (required)
- Day Shift (preferred)