Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 96.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Descripción de la vacante

The Comforted Kitty, LLC in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking reliable pet lovers to provide in-home dog and cat sitting and dog walking as independent contractors. You set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients.

This flexible, part-time role is perfect for caring for dogs and cats while clients travel, building trust with repeat clients, and earning per-visit pay with the potential for longer visits and overnight care.

Formación

• Experience caring for dogs and/or cats in a sitters capacity.
• Ability to follow care instructions and provide updates to clients.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes and local area.

Responsabilidades

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking.
• Feed pets, refresh water, and clean up waste.
• Offer playtime, affection, and companionship based on pet needs.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions and schedules.
• Handle medications as within your experience level.
• Be available for weekend/holiday visits as needed.

Conocimientos

Pet care experience

Reliable and punctual

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Independent work in clients’ homes

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication handling

Availability on weekends/holidays

Descripción del empleo

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.

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VA 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

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

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