Dog Walker / Overnight Pet Sitter (Per-Visit Pay)
About The Position
Waggin’ & Waddlin’ is a professional pet care company dedicated to providing reliable, personalized, and attentive care for pets treated like family. Our team is built on trust, consistency, and a genuine love for animals. We take pride in delivering a high level of service that gives our clients complete peace of mind while they are away. We are currently hiring Dog Walkers and Overnight Pet Sitters to join our growing team. This role involves providing structured, solo care for pets through scheduled visits and overnight stays in clients’ homes. This position is ideal for responsible, self-motivated individuals who enjoy working independently, spending time outdoors, and building relationships with pets and their owners.
Requirements
- Reliable, punctual, and highly responsible
- Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments and a basic knowledge of dog body language
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions closely
- Excellent communication and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve in real time
- Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone
- Midday availability (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) is highly preferred
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is a strong plus
- Overnight availability for pet sitting assignments (7 PM – 7 AM)
- Flexible scheduling within assigned visits, but reliability is essential
- Ability to walk multiple dogs and be active for extended periods
- Comfortable walking in all weather conditions (rain, heat, snow)
- Ability to handle energetic or strong dogs when necessary
Nice To Haves
- Prior pet care experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide dog walking services (15–60 minute visits) and in-home pet care
- Complete overnight stays (approximately 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) as needed
- Follow detailed care instructions for each pet, including feeding, medications, and routines
- Practice safe leash handling and remain aware of surroundings at all times
- Monitor pet behavior and report any concerns promptly
- Send thorough visit updates, photos, and notes through our app
- Maintain cleanliness in clients’ homes (food prep areas, litter boxes, etc.)
- Ensure secure home entry/exit and respect client property at all times
Benefits
- Flexible, independent work environment
- Supportive and responsive team
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-growing company
- Spend your days caring for amazing pets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
