Dog Walker and Pet Sitter (Part Time to Start)

203 Pet Service • Fairfield, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

203 Pet Service is hiring a reliable, kind dog walker and pet sitter to serve Fairfield, CT, and nearby towns. The role starts part time, with the possibility of growing hours as the schedule grows. The company trains employees on client routines before they work independently and aims to build routes with nearby clients where possible.

Most initial visits are private dog walks and potty breaks between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Employees also cover weekend and holiday visits and pet sitting when clients travel. Visits are one-on-one, with no group walks. Employees check in and out using a phone app and send each pet owner a photo and short note after each visit. Employees are the primary caregivers for their clients, including weekend visits and pet sitting, with team backup for illness or emergencies.

The position pays per appointment, with earnings set up to be at least $17.50 per hour including drive time between visits, and never below Connecticut minimum wage. Fuel reimbursement, weekly direct deposit, and paid leave as required by Connecticut law are provided. Employees who prove to be a good fit may have the opportunity to move to a salary when one is offered. Dog walkers and pet sitters are W-2 employees, not independent contractors. The company pays for its chosen pet first aid and CPR course.

Requirements

• Be at least 25 years old, as required for insurance.
• Have hands-on experience with dogs and cats; owning a pet counts.
• Have a valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Have a smartphone and be comfortable using it.
• Be willing to complete the company's chosen pet first aid and CPR course.
• Clear a background check and drug test.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Be available Monday through Friday, plus weekends, holidays, and pet sitting visits as clients need them.

Nice To Haves

• Existing pet first aid and CPR certification.
• Veterinary technician training or work experience.
• Dog walking experience.
• Pet sitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide private, one-on-one dog walks and potty breaks; group walks are not part of the role.
• Cover client visits on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, and provide pet sitting when clients travel.
• Serve as the primary caregiver for assigned clients, including their weekend visits and pet sitting needs.
• Check in and out for visits using a phone app.
• Send each pet owner a photo and short note after visits.
• Coordinate with the team for backup when a team member is sick or has an emergency.
• Complete the company's chosen pet first aid and CPR course unless already certified.

Benefits

• Fuel reimbursement.
• Paid weekly by direct deposit.
• Paid leave as required by Connecticut law.
• Company-paid pet first aid and CPR course.
• Opportunity to move to a salary when one is offered, after demonstrating a good fit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed