Pet Sitter

CALLING ALL CAT LOVERS!

What's better than starting your day (and finishing it) with cats?

The Cat Sitting Company is a professional pet care service serving pet parents in Edinburgh and Glasgow. We are currently seeking new sitters to join our Edinburgh team. Preferably someone who lives in the central Edinburgh area with a flexible schedule. You will be required to carry out cat visits in Edinburgh. Our clients book morning (6am-11am) visits and afternoon/evening (3pm-7pm) visits so you must be available between these times. At present we are looking for someone to be able to work on a part time basis which is up to 8 visits per day, 3-4 days per week.

Working at The Cat Sitting Company is a great fit for people who are looking to have time flexibility, spend time with animals, be active and happy, and have a rewarding day-to-day experience at work.

Our team consists of responsible animal lovers from all backgrounds - students, vet technicians, kennel/daycare staff, vet office staff, teachers, retirees, artists, freelancers, etc.

Our awesome team enjoys:

• Daily help and support from a close knit team of sitters
• Weekly Paycheck - Direct Deposit every Tuesday
• Special pay rates for working over the festive period.
• Support for emergencies or questions
• Room to grow into leadership positions within The Cat Sitting Company
• Very flexible hours - run your errands or go to class in between appts as long as it works with the timeframes clients need. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend appointments are available.
• Streamlined communication - manage your whole job and route from your phone.
• Relaxed work environment
• With us, you are protected by our pet business insurance.
• LOTS OF LOVELY PURRING CATS!

What does a Cat Sitter do?

We are in the peace of mind business. We provide peace of mind to pet parents who are busy working or travelling.

We visit clients’ homes and care for their pets and homes. This includes feeding and providing fresh water, cleaning up after pets, scooping/cleaning litter boxes, providing medications if needed, and of course, loving them and providing lots of TLC and ear scratches! We also provide added extras such as taking the mail in, watering plans and opening/closing blinds.

Our services also include vet trips, pet taxi and pet supplies shopping trips.

You will drive to these appointments with your own vehicle, check in and check out of each appointment using our mobile app, and write nice informative updates with pictures to let clients know how their pets are doing. As well as communicate with our team via Slack.

What does the schedule look like?

Some weeks will be busier than others depending on the needs of our clientele. Clients book for AM visits (6am-11am), anytime visits (7am-7pm) and PM visits (3pm-7pm). Some days you might only have AM visits, so you will have the afternoon off. Other days you will have AM and PM visits so you will have a break in the middle of the day.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A genuine love and understanding of cats and their needs and behaviour.
• Have your own reliable registered/fully insured vehicle and a valid Driver's License-- you will need to travel to/from clients’ homes and transport cats when needed. Public transport or bicycles will not be suitable, you need a car.
• Your physical ability must be at a level where you can climb to the top of a tenement flat, lift large bags of litter, bend over litter trays and be able to kneel and bend to play with the cat on the floor.
• Must be based within our service area. The closer you live to our clients, the more profitable, practical, and beneficial the job is for you.
• Have a smartphone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able to operate one.
• Be able to take photographs of cats which meet our “Instagram quality” standards. Cat photography is a big part of this job, check our Instagram!
• Be available for the shifts/availability you set up consistently.
• Be flexible and hardworking. Our clients, human and furry, appreciate consistency.
• Be comfortable with driving in all types of weather - rain, snow, and heat.
• Must be comfortable caring for both cats and small animals such as rabbits, fish, small furries and the occasional reptile.
• Be able to pass a background check.
• Be mature, sensible, responsible and organised
• Have great communication skills
• Be able to work on your own and follow detailed instructions.

You will work as a self employed contractor so you will be responsible for your own tax and national insurance. Projected earnings can be discussed at the interview stage and will be dependent on how often you can work.

All training will be provided for the right applicant. Dedication and a can-do attitude goes a long way so please get in touch if you feel that you are perfect for the position. You will become part of a small supportive, friendly team who are keen to welcome you onboard!

Interested? Apply with a cover letter explaining why you would be the PURRfect cat sitter for the job!

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £9.00-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own car or van? This is a MUST for this job.
• Are you available to work weekends and school holidays?
• Do you live in Edinburgh? If so, what area?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PVG/Disclosure Scotland (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2024
Reference ID: Edinburgh Cat Sitter
Expected start date: 22/05/2024