• Open positions are part time, with the ability to extend hours if desired as you gain experience as a Professional Pet Sitter. 
• Number of hours will vary based on customer requests, so a flexible schedule is essential for these positions. 
• The best candidates are those with full availability, 7 days a week. However, this level of availability is not required. Those with mid-day availability (10:00 am to 4:00 pm) or those looking for evening and weekend work are encouraged to apply.
• Please do not apply if you are out of town for most Holidays. This position requires you to be very flexible. As pet sitters and dog walkers, we adjust our schedules to make sure our client's pets are able to receive the best care when their owners aren't home!
• Our sitters must be willing to have a flexible schedule with varying pay. This is a part-time job that provides supplemental income. There are breaks in-between pet sitting/dog walking assignments. Some days are heavy with assignments while other days are lighter. 
• This position is not for someone that is looking for a set amount of pay each week. That said, we will give you as many work assig​nments as you are willing to help with. We are a growing company with consistent clients that need our help!

• You must live within one of our service areas (due to driving). 
• Be willing to travel to our West York office regularly.
• Own a reliable, insured car that can get you around in inclement weather.
• Be able to transport pets in your vehicle in an emergency situation.
• Be looking for a long-term position.
• Have experience with animals. You must be able to feed, walk, medicate and observe behavior.
• Be able to handle emergency situations with a calm, cool head.
• Own a smartphone or tablet with a data plan and internet. (We schedule and communicate via email, online booking, etc.)
• Be willing to commit to specific time blocks of availability on a consistent basis.
• Have good time management skills.
• Be comfortable handling dogs of many sizes and breeds, as well as dogs that have very little obedience training (may pull on leash).
• Be comfortable cleaning up accidents and bathroom deposits.
• Be extremely reliable and dedicated. (Calling out of work is only acceptable in emergency situations).
• Be willing to work in any type of weather. 
• Have superb organizational skills, be able to follow written instruction, be professional, and detail oriented. 
• Be trainable and be able to communicate well with clients and our office, both verbally and in notes left at the client's home.

If hired, you will be required to go through our training program plus hands-on shadowing. Additional retraining will be ongoing. 

Dog Walkers compensation generally begins at a rate of 50% of the billed visit, with potential for growth depending on job performance, experience, and type of job. Pet Sitters and Overnight Pet Sitters generally begin at a rate of 55% of the billed visit with potential for growth.

Pet sitters employed with Allegiant Animal Care also retain 100% of any Holiday surcharges and 100% of their tips. 

Since we hire employees, not independent contractors, we cover all employment taxes as well as workers compensation, training, insurance and bonding.