Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking reliable pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking while clients are away. This flexible, part-time independent contractor role lets you set your availability and service area, with matching to clients.

Pay typically starts around $25 per 30-minute visit, with higher rates for longer visits or overnight care. Weekly direct deposit and bonus opportunities are available; 100% of tips go to you.

Qualifications

• Experienced with dog or cat care, especially in a sitting role.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication; comfortable working in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking.
• Follow each client’s care instructions and send updates/photos.
• Manage feeding, water, waste, playtime, and light tasks as requested.
• Handle medications within your experience and comfort level.
• Coordinate care during mornings/evenings/weekends/holidays.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independent worker

Tools

Smartphone with internet & camera

Job description

Professional Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Salt Lake City, UT 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, 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

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

• Apply to one location only
• No phone calls (we contact strong matches)