Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, independent pet lovers in the San Antonio, TX area to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking when clients are away. This part-time independent contractor role lets you set your availability and service area, with matches to clients and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, playtime, updates with photos, and following detailed care instructions.

Qualifications

• Experienced with dog or cat care in home settings.
• Confident handling dogs from small to large.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication and smartphone use for updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking.
• Follow each client’s care instructions and send updates/photos.
• Administer medications when within experience and comfort level.

Skills

Dog care

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Tech savvy

Medication experience

Holiday/Weekend availability

Job description

Professional Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— San Antonio, TX 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

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