We provide pet sitting and dog walking for the Tampa Bay area.

Do you love animals? Need supplemental income?

This job is best suited for an active senior, retiree, writer, artist, at home mom with kids in school and those who only need sporadic income and can patiently wait till a client calls for service in their area.

Wags and Wiggles, Inc is a professional well-established, well-respected pet sitting company serving Tampa since 2003, providing excellent and expert pet care . Clients rely on us to keep their pets safe, healthy and well cared for while they are away, so we only hire sitters who will take this job seriously. Our staff consists of mature, responsible, reliable, and dependable sitters. So naturally we are looking for individuals that we can trust and have the highest level of integrity and passion for animals. Pet sitting is fun but it is also hard work. Pet sitting requires a big commitment as clients are counting on you while they are away to care for their babies rain or shine or even if you are sick.

For All Pet Sitting Positions: Click here

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

  • Mid-day dog walkers

    We are seeking someone that is available EVERY DAY Monday to Friday between the hours of 11-3pm. Regular walks are not scheduled on federal holidays or weekends, but some clients may require services on those dates so you would need to be available some weekends and Holidays.

    Details

    You would be walking or visiting dogs from the same family while their parents are at work. Most of our clients work M-F and like the same sitter visiting their pets each day. This is a very part-time supplemental job to start (maybe 2-3 walks per week with more walks as business increases). You must be able to be focused and keep a watchful eye for other dogs and dangers while you walk. Sitter must be willing to travel to the area where walks are needed. Mid-day walks are usually 30 minutes, (20 min walk max and 10 minutes cooling off time inside).
     
  • Pet Sitter for Vacation/Business travelers

    We are seeking someone that has open availability Monday-Sunday for morning visits between 7-9am, midday visits between 11am-2pm and Pm visits 6-9pm. Visits are flexible and some days you may have no visits other days you may have 2-8 or 10 visits a day. Must be available for visits on Holidays.

    Details

    This position consists of caring for client’s pet’s in their home while they travel for business or pleasure. You would feed, provide fresh water, walk or play with pets. Visits are usually 30 minutes but can be 45-60 minutes in length. Most dog owners require 2-3 visits a day, and cat clients usually 1-2 visits. Visits for cats include scooping litter daily and changing the litter entirely after a week, feeding and loving the kitties, giving fresh water daily. Bringing in the mail and newspaper and cleaning after pets is also part of the job.
     
  • Overnight / House Sitters

    We need individuals that are available in the evenings after 6pm till the following morning to stay in a client’s home normally with their pets.

    Details

    Normally the sitter will stay at the pet owner’s home between 8-12 hours. Assignment can last from 1 night to 2 weeks. Some dogs will need a mid-day walk and we prefer the same sitter provide this if possible.
    You are not required to clean the owner’s home but you are required to clean up after yourself. At the completion of the overnight(s), wash and put clean sheets back on the bed or bring your own. Overnight sitters cannot be accompanied by a pet, child or other individual. You must be comfortable with elderly, sick or caring for multiple pets.
     
  • Round the Clock Care

    Details

    Same as Overnight position but the stay at the client’s home would be longer. We need someone that is retired or is able to stay at a client’s home 18-24 hours a day with 2 breaks of a maximum of 3 hours if needed. You would have one break in the am and one in the pm to take care of your personal business or run errands and then return to the home.
     
  • Dog Boarding Host

    Not interested in pet sitting but you are retired or work from home? How about caring for a dog or two in your home while their owners travel? Make them part of your family and spoil them; in return you will make money, have great companionship and work in your pajamas? Apply by clicking here or for more information check out www.PoochesinPajamas.com.
     

To Be Considered for any of our pet sitting positions, you must.....

Please read the following criteria below BEFORE applying!
  • Be passionate about animals and have experience in pet care.
  • Be a reliable, trustworthy, self-motivated, and mature adult able to manage your own schedule and follow through on all assignments.
  • Work independently and be able to follow detailed instructions
  • Be available on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
  • Have your own email account, daily access to a computer and printer.
  • Be physically capable of walking all size dogs in all types of weather
  • Be able to solve unusual situations that may arise.
  • Have excellent references and solid work history
  • Pass a formal background check
  • Have a positive and friendly attitude.
  • Own a reliable & insured vehicle, and have a valid driver’s license
  • Have excellent customer service skills and English written and spoken communication skills

More information about these jobs:

  • You schedule your own Meet and Greet with the client to see if you are a good fit.
  • You would approve and mark jobs complete in our software system on the day of your visits.
  • Print Client/Pet Profiles to take to Meet and Greet and add any additional notes to their profile. You work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home and any other items necessary.
  • You would be checking emails from the office throughout the day.
  • If you would like time off just let us know in advance.
  • We are busiest around holidays, in the summer and spring break.
  • Because you are an independent contractor you can deduct gas, printer, and paper, stamps and mileage or auto maintenance from your taxes each year.
  • You would be working as an Independent Contractor, no taxes are withheld and no benefits are offered.
  • All positions are for supplemental income so I would not plan on these jobs to pay your mortgage.
  • We cannot give you any guarantee of when you will get an assignment as we do not know when we will get a call from a new client looking for service in your area. So you must be willing to wait, patiently. As your client base grows so does your income.

If you are interested in this position. Please DO NOT call or email the office.

If you do not hear from us right away, please be patient as we are always reviewing submissions and we will call if your application matches the criteria we are seeking.

Thank you!

Approximate Pay
30 min walk/visit = $8.00
45 min visit = $11.00
60 min visit = $14.00
Overnights and Round the Clock = $32 - $60 per night

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For Mid-Day Walker, Pet Sitting, Overnight and Round the Clock Care Positions


Host Position: Click here

Pooches in Pajamas Sleepover Hosts Needed

Welcome a dog into your home be paid for it !

Families with (no small children), couples, retirees, and those working from home are all welcome to apply. We especially welcome mature, established adults. Persons who have experience with animals (personally or professionally) are particularly,encouraged to apply.

How it Works

We place one, two or three dogs in your home to be cared for by you while their parents are on vacation or a business trip. If you are willing to treat dogs as a family member, with plenty of love and individual attention, and want to see if you qualify, then check the critieria we are seeking, below. Each Host will choose how many dogs, (maximum 3) what size, age and type of dog they feel would best suited for their home. Prior to our approval owners are asked many questions about their pet suitability in a home environment. You will then be able to meet the pet and owner in your home prior to a reservation being confirmed, so you know that the dogs staying with you will be a good fit.

The screening process consists of a checklist of items we are looking for. For example a phone interview, followed by an interview with all members of the family in your home. All homes are inspected for cleanliness and organization to make sure each pet is kept safe,secure and healthy.You may have a dog that is friendly to other dogs living with you.

Their is no charge to you for this position.You will be compensated a commission for each pet you care for and for the Meet and Greet.This is a great position for someone that loves pets and would like some additional income not for someone looking to pay their mortgage.

See below if you might qualify to join our network of Professional Certified Hosts.

In order to be considered for the Host Position you must:

  • "Love dogs", along with those who live in your household
  • Be retired or work from home.
  • Have a fenced yard.
  • Own your own home, not renting.
  • Have a clean, well-kept home and non-cluttered home.
  • Have voice mail, a computer with internet and a printer.
  • Be able to provide business and personal references.
  • Have cared for a dog or cat at some point of your life.
  • Be physically capable of walking the dogs and enjoy exercising.
  • Be retired or work from home.
  • Have no small children living at home.
  • Be a non-smoker.
  • Have excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Have a neat and clean, fenced yard without holes and missing planks.
  • Maintain the yard with pet friendly only pesticides/herbicides and not have rubber mulch or poisonous plants.
  • Not have hostile neighbors that don't like dogs.

If you want to check out our website prior to applying go to
www.PoochesInPajamas.com

Please email with answers to the following questions if you are interested in applying:miriamwagsandwiggles@msn.com
  1. First and Last Name
  2. Address (Include City, State, Zip).
  3. At least one phone number where you can be reached.
  4. Email address
  5. Area of town you live in. For example:Citrus Park,Temple Terrace, Westchase, S Tampa
  6. Are you available to work on short notice?
  7. Are you presently employed or looking for work outside the home ?
  8. Please tell us about what pet experience you have.
  9. Are you willing to have your background checked?
  10. Have you ever been convicted in ANY court of any offense?
  11. Why should we hire you?
Please answer ALL questions in order for us to be able to make a proper selection of candidates. Please DO NOT call or email the office.

Office Assistant: Click here

Administrative Assistant/Pet sitter

This position is part-time and would allow the candidate to work from home for a fast growing pet sitting company. Applicant must be available EVERY Fri (9am-6pm) & Sat-Sun (10am-2pm). Candidate must also have the flexibility to cover Monday-Friday’s, 9a-6pm on an as needed basis to cover for the manager’s vacation. We also prefer someone that has a few minutes availability all evenings around 8 or 9pm to check that sitters have completed their assignments. This position requires working an average of about 1-4 hours throughout the day depending on how busy we are on a given day. You will be paid for actual work performed so you would need to track your time. Some days are busy others may be much quieter. We prefer a candidate looking for a long term position. You must live in the Tampa area. Candidate can apply for pet sitting also if they would like to supplement their income with pet sitting.

Duties

  • Performing general administrative duties.
  • Answering calls/emails from clients and sitters.
  • Scheduling and dispatching client assignments to a large pet sitter staff.
  • Making sure sitters complete their assignments.
  • Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
  • Becoming familiar with our software program, website, policies and procedures.


To be considered for our Administrative positions, you must.....


  • Be an Animal Lover!
  • Have a home office with a computer, fax, internet and printer
  • Be a mature adult capable of managing your own schedule.
  • Be honest, trustworthy, reliable, well organized and self motivated.
  • Have excellent customer service skills and English written and spoken communication skills
  • Be able to ensure correctness when booking appointments
  • Be able to make decisions on your own and solve unusual situations that may arise.
  • Have a pleasant and positive attitude
  • Be able to work in a busy office environment, multi-task and work independently.
  • Have strong work ethics and verifiable work history
  • Pass a criminal background check


In addition it would be helpful but not necessary if the candidate would also.....

  • Know how to create Microsoft office documents
  • Want to work as a pet sitter
  • Have knowledge of how Twitter and Facebook and other social marketing Medias work.

More information about the job.....


  • You would be working as an Independent Contractor, no taxes are withheld and no benefits are offered such as sick time, workman’s compensation or unemployment benefits. You would be able to deduct your printer, computer, office supplies and items used in the performance of your duties from your taxes at the end of the year.
  • This job is for individuals needing supplemental income only.

Here’s How to apply

  1. Please email us at miriamwagsandwiggles@msn.com the reason you feel you are qualified, along with your address and phone number.
  2. Place Assistant in the subject line.
  3. Attach resume with verifiable references.

Note: If you also wish to apply for pet sitting in conjunction with this position please read requirements and fill out questionnaire under “Pet Sitting Position” on our website. Click Here

If you do not hear from us right away, please be patient as reviewing submissions takes time. We will only call if your application matches the criteria we are seeking.

Pay $8.00 - $10.00 per hour (depending on experience)

If you are interested in this position, please do not call.