Overnight Pet Sitter: Flexible Nights, Home-Based

Pet Care Club; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 9,200 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

W2 Employee Peace of Mind

A schedule you can plan around

Pairs with a day job

Paid Onboarding and Training

Independence and Support

Unmatched Co-workers

Job summary

Pet Care Club is a locally owned pet care company serving Des Moines and the surrounding metro. Overnight sitters stay in clients’ homes, with 5 to 12 nights a month, making it a good fit alongside a day job, school, or remote work.

You’ll have your own space in the home, the wifi password, and a very enthusiastic bedmate. Expect to handle evening routines, medications, morning routines, and to send updates through our team app so pet parents can relax.

Qualifications

• A verifiable history of working with animals.
• Comfortable staying overnight in a client’s home.
• Availability on weekends and holidays.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the client’s home in the evening, settle the pets in, and stay the night.
• Handle the evening routine: dinner, medications, the last walk of the night, cleanup.
• Sleep at the client’s home, with your own space and access to wifi.
• Handle the morning routine: breakfast, medications, walk, and a tidy house before you head out.
• Send photo and journal updates through our team app for peace of mind.
• Keep the house looking lived in and manage keys, locks, and alarms.
• Watch for signs of pet distress or illness and report immediately.
• Add daytime drop-in visits around overnights for extra hours if desired.

Skills

Animal care experience

Overnight stay in client's home

Weekend/holiday availability

Reliable transportation

Tech savvy

Punctuality and reliability

18+ years old

Background check willingness

Job description

Pet Care Club is a locally owned pet care company serving Des Moines and the surrounding metro. Overnight sitters stay in clients’ homes, with 5 to 12 nights a month, making it a good fit alongside a day job, school, or remote work.

You’ll have your own space in the home, the wifi password, and a very enthusiastic bedmate. Expect to handle evening routines, medications, morning routines, and to send updates through our team app so pet parents can relax.