Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities (holidays, short-"

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable part-time pet sitters and dog walkers in the Austin, TX area. This independent contractor role involves in-home visits, dog walking, and optional boarding. You set your own schedule and service area, and we match you with clients.

Responsibilities include feeding, playtime, updates with photos, medication administration within your comfort level, and caring for pets while clients are away. Weekend and holiday availability is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats in a pet-sitting role.
• Able to handle dogs of various sizes with confidence.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented in home visits.
• Strong written communication with clients via app.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Must have a smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Experience giving medications (oral, injections, fluids) preferred.
• Availability on holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking.
• Walks: 30–90 minutes; Drop-ins: 30/45/60 minutes; Overnight/24h care.
• Communicate visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions and medication needs.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliability & punctuality

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Independent duties

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Tools

Smartphone with internet

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Austin, TX Metro 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. You can also provide boarding for cats or dogs in your home if interested. 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
• Boarding in your home

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, withhigher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you