Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC seeks reliable, independent pet lovers for part-time in-home dog/cat sitting and dog walking in the Arlington, VA area. You’ll set your own availability, work as an independent contractor, and match with clients through our platform.

Typical visits include feeding, playtime, updates with photos, and following client care instructions. Weekend and holiday availability are especially valuable, with pay per visit and direct deposit benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced with dog or cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity.
• Confidently handle dogs from small to large.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet & camera.
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids).
• Holiday & weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking.
• Feed and refresh water, clean up waste, give playtime and affection.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app and follow care instructions.
• Bring in mail or packages and adjust lights or trash/recycling as requested.
• Administer medication when within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Dog & Cat Care

Pet Sitting Experience

Reliability & Punctuality

Written Communication

Independent Work

Smartphone & Internet

Medication Experience

Holiday & Weekend Availability

Tools

Smartphone

Camera

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Arlington, VA Area

Do you love dogs (or cats) and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Kitty is looking for reliable, responsible pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking while clients are away.
This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where all jobs are voluntary and you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. It's a great fit if you want meaningful, independent work caring for dogs and cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.

What You'll Do

Pet sitting visits may include:

• Feeding and refreshing water
• Cleaning up waste
• Giving playtime, affection, orcompanionship based on each pet's personality
• Sending visit updates and photos through our app
• Following each client's detailed care instructions
• Bringing in mail or packages
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
• Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level

Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.

Service Types

• Walks: 30-90 minutes (1-3x daily)
• Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x daily)
• Extended daytime visits: 2-8 hours
• Overnights: 10-12 hour stays
• 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care

What We Look For

• Experienced with dog or cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
• Confidently handle dogs from small to large
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes
• Smartphone with reliable internet & camera
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
• Holiday & weekend availability

Pay + Perks

• Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you