Flexible In-Home Dog & Cat Sitter & Walker — Part-Time

The Comforted Kitty; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities (holidays, short-"

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable part-time pet sitters and dog walkers in the Austin, TX area. This independent contractor role involves in-home visits, dog walking, and optional boarding. You set your own schedule and service area, and we match you with clients.

Responsibilities include feeding, playtime, updates with photos, medication administration within your comfort level, and caring for pets while clients are away. Weekend and holiday availability is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats in a pet-sitting role.
• Able to handle dogs of various sizes with confidence.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented in home visits.
• Strong written communication with clients via app.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Must have a smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Experience giving medications (oral, injections, fluids) preferred.
• Availability on holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking.
• Walks: 30–90 minutes; Drop-ins: 30/45/60 minutes; Overnight/24h care.
• Communicate visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions and medication needs.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliability & punctuality

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Independent duties

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Tools

Smartphone with internet

Job description

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable part-time pet sitters and dog walkers in the Austin, TX area. This independent contractor role involves in-home visits, dog walking, and optional boarding. You set your own schedule and service area, and we match you with clients.

Responsibilities include feeding, playtime, updates with photos, medication administration within your comfort level, and caring for pets while clients are away. Weekend and holiday availability is highly valued.