Independent Pet Sitter – Overnight & In-Home Assignments

Independent Pet Sitter – Overnight & In-Home Assignments

Pawtrust Pro PetSitter LLC is accepting applications from dependable pet-care providers interested in completing independent contractor assignments in clients’ homes.

Our clients rely on us to maintain their pets’ normal routines while they travel or are away from home. We are expanding our network of approved sitters so that additional client reservations can be accepted when the primary sitter is unavailable or already committed to another household.

This is an independent contractor opportunity, not a traditional employee position. Assignments are offered as client needs arise. Approved contractors may accept or decline each assignment after reviewing the location, dates, animals, schedule, responsibilities, and compensation.

Hours, income, and assignments are not guaranteed.

Service Area

Topeka and surrounding communities within approximately 50 miles, including Lawrence, Holton, St. Marys, Wamego, Osage City, Ottawa, and nearby towns. We are seeking sitters who live throughout this service area. Contractors choose the locations they are willing to serve and may accept or decline assignments based on travel distance.

Available services

Applicants may be considered for one or more of the following:

• Overnight pet sitting in the client’s home
• Extended daytime care in the client’s home
• Drop-in pet-care visits
• Dog walking
• Holiday and weekend care
• Care for senior pets or pets with established medication routines

Applicants do not have to offer every service.

Typical overnight assignment

An overnight assignment generally requires the sitter to:

• Be present in the client’s home approximately 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Follow the pet’s normal feeding, exercise, bedtime, and morning routine
• Complete a midday visit
• Provide companionship and appropriate supervision
• Send timely written updates and photographs
• Monitor the pet for changes in behavior, appetite, mobility, or health
• Notify Pawtrust Pro and pet owner promptly of concerns or emergencies
• Protect the client’s privacy, property, keys, and access information
• Leave the home in the same or better condition than it was found (some light cleaning)

Some assignments may require more continuous daytime presence. The complete requirements are disclosed before the contractor accepts the assignment.

Compensation

Typical compensation currently includes:

• Overnight pet care: generally $30- 50 per night (you set your rates)
• Extended daytime coverage: an additional cost per day to not leave the pet home along for more than 2-3 hours per day
• Other services: compensation is established according to the accepted service and contractor rate agreement
• Tips: contractors may also receive client tips when provided (you keep all tips)

Compensation, dates, responsibilities, and service requirements are confirmed before each assignment is accepted.

Pawtrust collects payment from the client and pays the contractor according to the independent contractor agreement and the terms of the accepted assignment.

Contractor flexibility

Approved contractors:

• Decide which pet-care services they are willing to provide
• Submit their availability and preferred service area
• May accept or decline individual assignments
• Receive assignment details before committing
• May provide services to other businesses or maintain their own clients, subject to the contractor agreement
• Are not guaranteed a minimum number of assignments or hours

Qualifications

Strong candidates will have:

• Prior pet-sitting, animal-care, veterinary, kennel, grooming, rescue, or similar experience
• Reliable transportation to clients’ homes
• A dependable smartphone and consistent access to text and email
• Good written communication skills
• The ability to follow detailed care and household instructions
• Sound judgment when observing pet behavior or responding to concerns
• Respect for clients’ homes, belongings, schedules, and privacy
• The ability to remain overnight in a client’s home when accepting an overnight assignment
• The maturity to work independently without on-site supervision

There is no application fee or placement fee charged by Pawtrust Pro PetSitter LLC. Do not purchase insurance, bonding, a background check, training, or any other service merely to submit an application. Requirements and timing will be explained before an applicant decides whether to continue.

Before applying

This opportunity is best suited for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys caring for animals
• Can reliably travel to clients’ homes
• Is comfortable staying overnight away from home for days or up to weeks at a time
• Understands that reservations may be irregular or seasonal
• Can communicate promptly and professionally
• Is willing to operate responsibly as an independent contractor
• Does not require guaranteed weekly hours

We will have an information session to which you will be invited and learn more about our services and pet sitter qualifications. Responses may be delayed until enough individuals have applied to warrant an information session. If you are serious about the opportunity and would like to start right away, please reach out to Pawtrust Pro directly by email: admin@pawtrust.pro with your resume and an email cover letter.

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per day

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote