Pet/House Sitter & Dog Walker Candidate Requirements
We require all pet sitter, house sitter and dog walker candidates to exceed industry standards. Our clients expect to receive the best pet care on the central coast, and we screen for just that! In addition to the following, all candidates must be truly passionate about pet care and working with pets and their owners. Minimum requirements include:
Additionally, the following skills and experience are highly valued by our families:
- Pet sitting and/or dog walking experience (depends on position/placement)
- United States Work Authorization (driver's license and social security card or US passport)
- The ability to speak fluent English
- Having a reliable and safe vehicle
- Being at least 18 years of age
- Excellent references (at least 3 of which must be previous pet care employers)
- A criminal history background check (or ability to be background checked upon offer of placement)
- A clean DMV record (and proof of record upon offer of placement)
- The ability to lift 60 pounds
- The ability to undergo the Savvy Sitters orientation upon offer of placement
Additionally, the following skills and experience are highly valued by our families:
- Various medication administration experience
- Pet CPR and/or First Aid certification
- Personal pet care insurance
- Dog obedience training experience
- Pet boarding facility experience
- Veterinary technician schooling, degree and/or experience
- Pet volunteer (at adoption agencies, obedience schools, and other pet programs) experience
Questions regarding becoming a sitter or nanny? Please email reservations@savvysitters-slocounty.com. No calls please.
