Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, LLC · 10 hours ago
Administrative Assistant
Waltham, MA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $22/hrPawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting is a team-based dog walking and pet sitting company serving Waltham and surrounding areas. They are seeking an organized and dependable Pet Care Operations Assistant to provide daily admin support, manage scheduling, and occasionally assist with dog walking and pet sitting coverage.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Daily admin support
Manage and organize messages and requests
Flag urgent items and help keep responses on track
Support scheduling changes and service adjustments as needed
Maintain tidy, accurate client and pet records
Prepare simple templates, checklists, and follow up messages
Help with routine internal coordination
Reminders, task tracking, and handoffs
Projects and process support
Assist with ongoing projects
Updating trackers, organizing files, and documenting simple procedures
Support team communications and follow ups so tasks do not fall through the cracks
Help improve systems over time
Suggest small, practical upgrades
Field support, backup coverage
Provide last minute coverage for dog walks or pet sitting visits when needed
Complete key exchanges, supply runs, or other local errands as required
Follow all safety protocols and care standards
Ensure pets are visually accounted for during each visit
Document visits clearly and professionally so clients and the team stay informed
Qualification
Required
Strong organization skills and excellent follow through
Confident communicator-Clear, friendly, professional writing
Comfortable learning and using apps and systems (Scheduling software, shared docs, trackers)
Able to shift priorities quickly and stay calm under pressure
Live in our service area and within a 15 minute drive to Waltham
Reliable transportation for local field support and running errands
Comfortable working independently and making good judgment calls
Able to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods during coverage visits
Able to handle leashes and manage dogs safely using force free handling
Comfortable working outdoors in typical New England weather
Preferred
Experience with dogs and cats is a plus
Professional pet care experience is even better
Company
Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, LLC
Pawsitive Dawg was created in 2012 to provide customers with dog walking and pet sitting services that meet human, canine, and feline needs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase