Independent Pet Sitter & Walker — Flexible Hours

The Comforted Canine; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% tips to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Walnut Creek is seeking a reliable, independent contractor to provide in-home dog or cat visits and dog walking while clients are away. This flexible role lets you set your availability and service area, with matching to clients through our app.

You’ll feed, refresh water, clean waste, provide play and companionship, send updates and photos, and follow care instructions. Weekend and evening availability is especially valuable, and pay starts around $25 per 30‑minute visit,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking.
• Feed and refresh water, clean up waste, offer play and companionship.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app and follow care instructions.
• Bring in mail/packages and adjust lights/basics as requested by clients.
• Administer medications within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Pet care

Reliability

Independent work

Punctuality

Communication (written)

Smartphone use

Tools

Mobile app

Job description

The Comforted Kitty in Walnut Creek is seeking a reliable, independent contractor to provide in-home dog or cat visits and dog walking while clients are away. This flexible role lets you set your availability and service area, with matching to clients through our app.

You’ll feed, refresh water, clean waste, provide play and companionship, send updates and photos, and follow care instructions. Weekend and evening availability is especially valuable, and pay starts around $25 per 30‑minute visit,