Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Tips go to you

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC in San Jose is looking for reliable, in-home pet lovers to provide dog walking and in-home visits for dogs and cats. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor role where you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients.

Weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable. Pay typically starts around $25 per 30-minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, and house sitting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits for dogs and cats.
• Walk dogs according to client needs (30–90 minutes).
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
• Feed and refresh water, clean up waste.
• Bring in mail or packages when requested.
• Administer medication when within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone literacy

Medication experience

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— San Jose / South Bay Area 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. 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, or companionship 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