Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% tips

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a part-time pet sitter and dog walker to provide in-home visits and dog walking in the Round Rock/Austin metro area. You set your availability and service area as an independent contractor, and clients are matched accordingly.

Responsibilities include feeding, play, updates with photos, and following client care instructions. Weekend and holiday availability are valued, with pay per visit and tips going to you.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats in a pet-sitting capacity.
• Confident handling 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 administration experience (oral, injections, fluids).
• Holiday and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking.
• Follow each client's care instructions and send updates/photos via app.
• Care for pets during owners' travel periods, including overnights as needed.
• Manage feeding, water, litter/pet waste, and playtime.
• Communicate reliably with clients about visits and concerns.

Skills

Experienced pet care

Handle dogs sizes small to large

Reliability and punctuality

Strong written communication

Independent work in clients' homes

Smartphone with reliable internet &📷

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker- Round Rock / Austin 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.
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. Its 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, 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