Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; 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, part-time pet sitters and dog walkers to provide in-home visits in Vallejo and the wider Solano County area. You’ll care for dogs and cats, offer boarding at your home if interested, and work independently while clients are away.

This role rewards dependability with pay per visit, with longer visits at higher rates. You’ll receive weekly direct deposit, bonus opportunities, and 100% of tips. Strong communication and responsible pet care are key.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits.
• Dog walking as requested.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow client care instructions.
• Coordinate boarding options if interested.
• Manage pet medications if needed.
• Maintain reliable, punctual service.

Skills

Pet care experience

Animal handling

Reliability & punctuality

Written communication

Independence at client homes

Smartphone & internet access

Medication administration experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker — Vallejo / Solano County 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.

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