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Calling all Animal Lovers - Work from Home with PetCloud (100 positions)

Listed by petcloud

Salary

$26.73 per hour

Details

Apply, at PetCloud Careers page 

Have fun and earn money Pet Sitting or Dog Walking from home with PetCloud!

PetCloud gives Animal Lovers the perfect side job to live the flexible life you deserve, from anywhere in Australia. Earn up to $1600 a month working from anywhere in Australia.

Who are PetCloud?
PetCloud is an Australian, 6 year old, National NDIS Registered Pet Services company. PetCloud’s mission is about making responsible pet care easy. We have an excellent reputation and high standard of care. RSPCA Australia is our primary charity partner.

What does a Pet Sitter or Dog Walker do?
Pet sitters are responsible for all basic animal care while their clients are on vacation or travelling for business.

Routine duties include:
Daily Feeding, putting out fresh water every morning and evening & scrubbing bowls
Brushing pets
Taking dogs on walks, and providing exercise through play
Cleaning litter boxes
Additional services may include giving medications, vacuuming up pet hair in the house, or collecting the client's mail or newspaper
Pet sitters are also responsible for notifying owners and taking pets to the vet if they should become sick or suffer an injury while under their supervision

Types of People we Look For:
The ideal pet sitter or pet care provider would be flexible and independent.
They should be able to think on their feet and be an animal lover.
You will have another source of income, even temporarily, while building up your client base with PetCloud.
Motivated Multi-taskers.
People with veterinary experience.
Animal Shelter Volunteers and Animal Foster Carers
People that are starting their next phase of life as an empty-nester or retiree

Requirements
You'll need:
A Smartphone,
A Police check (or willingness to undergo one).
Willingness to undergo Training
You have the right to work in Australia and live here already. No temporary visa holders.
The ideal candidates will have:
A love for animals and a Connection to Pets
Be Flexible
Calm & Resourceful - Do you use common sense, and think well under pressure?
Are you a person with a ‘take charge’ attitude if a situation calls for it?
Trustworthy & Safety Conscious
Excellent time management skills.
Good communicator? Responding to clients within 1-2 hours of an inquiry is a MUST.
Sensitive to the needs of the pet ie. Mindful enough to recognise when its a hot day to ensure a dogs paws don't get burnt or ensure they don't overheat, and ensure they get enough water.
Experienced & Prepared
Consistent and reliable
Are you able to be reassuring to Pet Owners and reliable?
Are you patient with pets who may not be toilet trained?
Willing to investigate different local councils about their local bylaws and whether or not you need a permit.
Do you have attention to detail?

Attitude:
Committed to providing a high standard of quality care to animals
Friendly and enthusiastic to clients
An expert at reading canine body language (or willing to learn)
Willing to devote research time prior to taking a new breed of pet on to learn their temperaments
Diligent – you do a job well - the first time.
Are you good at building rapport?

If offering Pet Sitting from your own home:
Do you have a secure fenced property?
Is your garden free of plants that are toxic to pets?
Do you own pets that are socialised and get along with other pets?
Are bodies of water fenced?
Are you reliable and able to keep good records of appointments to show up on time?
Are you willing to research pet breeds and their care needs?
Observant – knows when a pet has missed a wee and poo
Familiar with basic training commands (we can teach you)

Benefits
You choose the Pets you want to mind.
Pick and choose the services you want to offer, for the price you want to offer them at
Privacy and Safety - your personal home address isn't published on the internet.
A flexible way of earning income, part time, from home.
An amazing way to get paid to care for all kinds of pets.
Making an impact in your local community.
Your own listing on the PetCloud marketplace to get found by Pet Owners

Join thousands of others earning money through pet jobs they LOVE through PetCloud!

Apply, at PetCloud Careers page 

Hours

Casual

Work Type

Business
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