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1 hour walk/playtime. Local routes and/or parks. Time can be affected by weather for animals safety.
Off leash time ONLY available after dog is accustom to the dog walker and only in designated off leash areas.
All dogs MUST get along with all other animals. Each dog will have a trial period to make sure that all members of the group enjoy each others company also to make sure it is the best fit for your pet.
Feeding and changing of water after walk is offered free of charge.
$15 per walk/per dog +gst
Cost dependent on yard size and/or number of indoor plants. For overnight and full day/night sitting this is included for up to 10 indoor plants and dependant on outdoor garden size and/or special needs. Approx $5-20
The best compliment we receive is when our clients are so satisfied that they tell a friend about us. We offer a referral discount to show our clients how much we appreciate their compliments. It's our way of saying thank you!
If you are pleased with our services and refer us to a new client who mentions your name while booking services with us you will receive 10% off your next invoice as well the new referral will receive 10% off their first invoice!
(One referral discount per invoice, therefore carried over to the following invoice if more then one referral prior to discounted use).
Cara Goodall
Tasha Snow
Cara Goodall, Owner of Pet-Set Sitting has been running Pet-Set Sitting since 2005. While working at a top dental veterinary hospital in Toronto she found that clients were in need of in home pet care. With her previous experience in pet grooming, horse farm care and veterinary care as well as her love of all animals added with her educational background in Small Business, it seemed like the perfect fit to start a pet care business.
Cara moved to Alberta in 2008 having lived in Calgary for the first 2 years before moving to Sylvan Lake.
Tasha was born and raised in Rocky Mountain House. From the time Tasha was a young child she has been around animals and has had a love for them. When she was 16 she bought her very own shit szu. She learned at a young age the responsibilities involved with taking care of pets. Throughout her childhood and as a young adult she also had cats, fish and even piglets.
Tasha is now married, and shares her life with her husband Taylor and their 3 year old Australian Shepherd, Keeka. They live on an acreage that has lots of room for their ambitious, energetic dog to run and play.
Tasha has several years of experience caring for pets. Having her own dog/other pets she knows the importance of proper health care, training, nutrition, personal care and of course the love and attention needed to care for a pet.
Tasha has a passion for dogs, and a special place in her heart for all animals. She would one day love to open a shelter for stray animals. Tasha is very excited to be working for Pet-Set and cant wait to meet your pets! You can be assured that your pet will be getting the best care and same love and compassion that she shows for her own dog!
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EMAIL: info_petsetsitting.ca
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You will work as a sub-contractor and have flexibility to determine where, when, and how your work is done (as long as you respect some basic requirements and respond to the needs of our clients and their pets).
You will earn one of the industry's best rates.
You will interact with kind, animal-loving people who will appreciate and welcome the services you will provide, and who will trust you with their homes and pets.
You will work flexible hours ... most clients are easy-going about visiting times (others may specify a time if, for example, their pets need medicines). Our normal service hours are from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., 7 days per week, and visit durations range from 30 minutes to 60, and may even be overnight if you accept such an assignment.
You will visit clients and pets in their homes by driving around your neighbourhood (typically no more than 15 km from your home unless you want a larger territory), and won't be stuck behind a desk in a cubicle all day long.
You will walk dogs, get exercise, and lots of fresh air, so you will improve the health of many dogs and your own at the same time.
You will be pleasantly greeted at front doors by many pets that will be happy to see you and to also give you lots of unconditional love, affection and attention in return for just enough food & water, and tons of play time and TLC.
You will experience improvements to your stress levels ... studies show that spending time with animals is relaxing and beneficial to human health.
You will learn about pet health and what it takes to become one of the region's most respected, professional pet sitters.
If you love animals and interacting with people; know you are responsible, reliable, and detail-oriented; have a reliable home computer with access to the Internet; have strong administrative/organizational skills; have a clean driving record and a reliable insured vehicle (Not a must); and you are not afraid to network with Veterinarian clinics / hospitals, pet groomers and pet owners, we want to hear from you.
Why Work With Us
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We work hard to support our team. Below are highlights of how.
We provide a discounted rate for our sitters' liability bond and insurance, which is a costly necessity for any professional sitter or dog walker (clients expect this for their own comfort, and it shows our commitment to the security of their home and pets).
We provide initial & ongoing training and continues with on-the-job coaching and specialized sessions that cover topics like pet first aid.
We pay for & provide all the forms and documents needed, and we work continuously to improve them so our sitters can feel proud and assured that clients will see the "professionalism" they bring.
We pay for & provide marketing materials and coaching to help our sitters network and raise awareness about their availability for pet/house sitting services in their neighbourhoods.
We pre-screen all assignment requests to ensure they are valid before asking sitters to decide if they want to take them on after deciding they fit their schedules and meet their desires.
We work on a very personalized level and are always available. We answer questions and solve problems quickly, and we invite suggestions for change and improvement.
We have clear & concise policies / procedures so you will never have to guess about what you should or should not do.
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O T H E R C O N D I T I O N S
Must agree to work on weekends, holidays, evenings, and possibly overnight (to be discussed).
Must have a reliable computer at home with Internet access.
Must not have:
- any past criminal charges or convictions pending criminal investigations relating to the abuse, neglect, or abandonment of any animal; or
- any aspect that directly impacts your ability to provide safe care; or
- traffic violations for which pardon has not been granted.
Must not have any past criminal charges or convictions or pending criminal investigations relating to any breach of trust matter, such as theft of property or fraud.
S U M M A R Y O F D U T I E S
- Maintain complete and legible records and files in keeping with Pet-Set Sittings requirements. Paper work created for clients as well as paperwork submitted to PSS.
- Attend homes of Pet-Set Sitting clients to provide pets with playtime, give fresh food & water, clean litter boxes, water plants, administer oral/injectable medications, take out trash, pickup mail, walk dogs.
- Collect payments from clients and remit them to Pet-Set Sitting.
- Arrange and undertake meet & greet consultations with clients.
- Follow-up with clients.
- Handle keys to clients' homes.
- Promote Pet-Set Sitting by making periodic visits to Veterinarian clinics/hospitals, groomers, pet shops, and travel agencies.
Q U A L I F I C A T I O NS
- Love for animals.
- Certification in Animal First Aid & CPR (if not certified, Pet-Set Sitting provides training and arranges for certification).
- Sound knowledge of medical topics relating to pet health (Pet-Set Sitting provides pet first aid training, certification, and necessary tools).
- Strong knowledge of and an astute ability to notice changes in pet behaviour.
- Experience as a pet parent.
- Ability to maintain composure and carry out emergency care during a possibly stressful, emergency situation.
- Ability to use a desktop computer with Internet access, and with Outlook and Excel.
- Moderate grammatical and spelling skills.
- Ability to work with little to no supervision.
- Dependable and reliable.
- Strong ability to pay attention to details.
- Strong interpersonal/personable and communication skills, with ability to interact with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
- Compassionate, positive, and enthusiastic personality. Eager to learn
If you have any questions about the following information or would like to know more, please feel free to contact us.
L O C A T I O N S
We constantly recruit for most of Alberta so we can continue to meet a growing demand for our pet/house sitter and dog walker services. Presently, we have an immediate need to find new sitters for:
> Calgary All Areas (occasional/part-time)
> Sylvan Lake (occasional/part-time)
> Red Deer (occasional/part-time)
> We are expanding to other areas in Alberta so please contact if you are interested.
R E M U N E R A T I O N
We offer very competitive remuneration per assignment, and based on various factors, details of which will be provided to candidates who meet the basic requirements of the position and demonstrate a genuine interest to join Pet-Set Sitting. If you have questions about remuneration, please contact us
W H O C A N A P P L Y
The position is open to anyone of legal working age, however, it would involve less driving time if you live in or near the communities in which you want to work.
E D U C A T I O N / E X P E R I E N C E
Experience in the animal industry, graduate of a Veterinarian Assistant or Technician program, or equivalent is an asset.
W O R K E N V I R O N M E N T
As a pet and house sitting business, Pet-Set Sitting provides pet and house sitting services in the homes of its clients. The work environment requires getting to and from clients' homes.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team
and becoming a Pet-Set Sitting pet/home sitter and dog walker.
SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY since pets develop strong bonds with their human friends
and many of our clients use our services on an ongoing and permanent basis, please refrain from applying if you are not a serious candidate, if you view pet sitting as a hobby and not as a serious occupation, or if you are prepared to commit to our team only for a short time.
TO APPLY please complete the form on
this page then click the "SUBMIT APPLICATION" button.
FOR MORE INFORMATION please review
the 'why work with us' and 'current openings' pages. If you have a question about remuneration, please contact us through the contact us page.
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Your decision to take this class is an important step in understanding how to handle the needs of your pet during a crisis. Pet sicknesses and traumas require immediate attention to prevent a serious situation from becoming life-threatening. Understanding which problems you can handle on your own and which require the attention of an expert is critical for both you and your pet.
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All Of Red Deer
Currently we are focusing on the SE area of Red Deer
Rosedale
Deer Park
Davenport
Eastview
Clearview Meadows
If you are interested but not located in an area listed above please still fill out a application as we will be opening in other areas if there is enough demand.
Cost - $10 +gst per dog/walk
Currently all areas of Sylvan Lake are covered.
Please send in an application if you are intersted in having your best friend join our group.
Due to a high volume of interest please allow a longer response time.
We currently have available spots for South East Calgary in the 'McKenzie Towne (Prestwick, Elgin) New Brighton, Copperfield and Auburn Bay' areas.
We will have available spots for North West Calgary starting May 14th, 2011. Please see Calendar for details.
If you are interested in being added to our waiting list for future openings please send in a application.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND WE HOPE TO ADD MORE GROUPS SOON!!
Cost - $15 +gst per dog/walk
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