Pet Sitter & Dog Walker - Wallingford / Meriden Area

Sarah's; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive office team

Opportunities for long-term relationships with pets

Job summary

Sarah's in Wallingford, CT is seeking dependable pet lovers for a flexible part-time pet sitting position. Responsibilities include visiting clients' homes to walk dogs, feed pets, and provide companionship.

Applicants should have a reliable vehicle, smartphone, and strong communication skills. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to stay active while making meaningful connections with pets and their families in the local community.

Qualifications

• Must have consistent availability during mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Professional animal experience is helpful but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes for pet care services.
• Provide feeding, fresh water, litter box cleaning, and companionship.
• Walk dogs and administer medications as needed.

Skills

Dependable and responsible

Strong communicators

Detail-oriented

Comfortable working independently

Compassionate with animals

Comfortable walking dogs of various sizes

Education

Must be 18+ years old

Tools

Smartphone

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Sarah’s Pet Sitting is one of Central Connecticut’s most established and trusted pet care companies, proudly serving local families since 2008.

While we may not always be actively hiring in every area year‑round, we’re always interested in connecting with dependable, compassionate animal lovers for future opportunities throughout the Wallingford and Meriden areas.

This is a flexible part‑time opportunity ideal for people who enjoy working independently, staying active, and building meaningful relationships with pets and clients throughout their local community.

Many of our team members are teachers, retirees, veterinary professionals, remote workers, parents with daytime flexibility, or animal lovers looking for rewarding supplemental income close to home.

Overview

• 300+ 5‑Star Reviews
• Locally Trusted Team

Why People Love Working With Us

• Flexible scheduling
• Work close to home
• Meaningful work with animals every day
• Supportive office and scheduling team
• Localized routes designed to reduce excessive driving
• Opportunities to build long‑term relationships with pets and clients

Compensation

Compensation is structured per visit, with many team members earning approximately \$18–\$25+ per hour of active scheduled time depending on route density, availability, tips, and holiday coverage.

What The Role Looks Like

As a professional pet sitter and dog walker, you’ll visit clients’ homes throughout the Wallingford and Meriden areas to provide dependable care for dogs, cats, and small pets. Visits may include:

• Dog walking
• Feeding and fresh water
• Litter box cleaning
• Medications
• Playtime and companionship
• Detailed visit updates for clients

Most visits are scheduled within a short driving radius of your home to help keep routes efficient and manageable.

Important Availability Expectations

Because many of our clients travel or work long hours, applicants should have consistent availability during some mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the year. Early morning availability is a major plus.

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable and responsible
• Comfortable working independently
• Strong communicators
• Detail‑oriented
• Compassionate with animals
• Comfortable walking dogs of various sizes and breeds
• Able to work in various weather conditions

Basic Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
• Smartphone required
• Ability to safely enter and secure client homes
• Comfortable using scheduling and communication apps
• Professional animal experience is helpful but not required — we will train the right person

About Sarah’s Pet Sitting

Sarah’s Pet Sitting proudly serves Cheshire, Southington, Wallingford, Hamden, North Haven, New Haven, and surrounding areas. Our company is built on reliability, professionalism, communication, and compassionate in‑home pet care.

Learn more about our team: https://sarahspetsittingonline.com/about-us/

Careers Page: https://sarahspetsittingonline.com/careers/

If you’re looking for flexible, meaningful work with animals and enjoy building relationships within your local community, we’d love to hear from you.