Backup Pet Sitter

Weekend Pet Sitter & Dog Walker – Hands N Paws
Hands N Paws
is looking for dependable, animal-loving pros to join our
weekend pet care team

If spending your Saturdays and Sundays with wagging tails, happy purrs, and being trusted to care for pets in their homes sounds like your perfect weekend, we'd love to meet you.
This is year-round work — not seasonal or short-term.
ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN:
? Work
most Saturdays & Sundays year-round
(generally 8 AM–10 PM)
? Service
all areas within I-270
(no city restrictions): Bexley, Central, UA, Dublin, etc.
? Maintain
reliable transportation
plus a backup plan
? Pass a
background check
? Commit to
professional standards of care
for every pet
Core Responsibilities:
?
Follow Custom Care Plans
– Provide feeding, meds, and activities exactly as instructed.
?
Arrive On Time
– Keep pets on schedule for meals, walks, and potty breaks.
?
Ensure Safety
– Secure leashes, gates, and monitor each pet's health.
?
Provide Updates
– Send real-time photos and notes through our app after each visit.
?
Earn Trust
– Treat pets and homes respectfully, reporting concerns promptly.
Must-Have Qualifications:
?
Valid License & Insured Vehicle
(plus backup transport)
?
Clean Background Check
(pass screening/references)
?
Smartphone Skills
(comfortable with scheduling & documenting visits)
?
Physical Readiness
(walk dogs, lift pets, handle energetic animals)
Compensation:
Weekend team members are paid
50% base commission
on all pet services completed.
Rates include:
$12
(20-min visit) |
$13.50
(30-min visit) |
$20
(45-min visit) |
$26
(60-min visit)
Earning Boosts:
? $3–5 for multi-pet households
? $10 for same-day requests
? $15 for holidays
? 100% of tips (often $5–$20+)
Biweekly payroll
via direct deposit.
Important Note:
Weekend pet care is active, fast-paced, and hands-on.
You'll often handle 4–6+ visits per day, follow precise care routines, manage active dogs, and document every detail of a pet's wellbeing —
rain or shine
.
Reliability, stamina, and attention to detail are key to keeping pets safe, happy, and healthy while their humans are away.
Ready to Apply?
If you have
consistent weekend availability
and meet
all
our criteria above, we'd love to have you join the Hands N Paws team
Hands N Paws is an equal opportunity employer.
Drug-free workplace.
E-Verify participant.
#J-18808-Ljbffr