Part time Cat Sitter & Dog Walker in Cave Creek Only

Part-Time Cat Sitter / Dog Walker

Desert Tails Pet Services LLC is a professional, well-established pet sitting business specializing in cat sitting and dog walking. We are currently seeking an experienced part-time Cat Sitter / Dog Walker to join our team servicing Cave Creek, Carefree, and Far North Scottsdale.

We are a diverse team of pet lovers—including retirees, semi-retired, educators, and vet techs—who share a passion for animals and are seeking part-time or supplemental income.

By providing dependable, compassionate care to pets, sitters can earn $500–$1,500+ per month depending on availability and number of visits completed.

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling
Competitive per-visit pay
Additional holiday compensation
100% of tips go to you
Supportive, fulfilling work environment
User-friendly mobile scheduling app

The Role

We are primarily a cat-focused company (approximately 80% cats / 20% dogs). Most assignments range from 2–7 days per client.

This role includes one consistent weekly dog walking client plus regular cat sitting assignments and occasional vacation visits.

Core Weekly Schedule

Dog Walking Client

Monday – Thursday
One visit per day between 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM

This visit is for two dogs and may include a walk or backyard potty break depending on their needs. This schedule is consistent most weeks.

Additional Vacation Clients

Sitters may also be assigned additional pet sitting visits for other clients as available. These visits may include both cats and dogs.

Typical vacation schedules include:

Morning visit: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening visit: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Ideal Availability

Morning availability between 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Afternoon availability between 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday–Thursday morning availability required
Weekend availability preferred

This role is best suited for someone seeking consistent part-time supplemental income rather than full-time hours.

Candidate Requirements:

Live in Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, or Far North Scottsdale (North of Dynamite)
Own a reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license
Be 21 years or older
Have prior animal care experience (beyond personal pets)
Be comfortable working independently with strong time-management skills
Be reliable, communicative, organized, and detail-oriented
Be physically able to walk, bend, lift, and manage pets
Own a smartphone with unlimited data
Be willing to obtain and maintain pet sitting insurance
Be comfortable working as a 1099 independent contractor
Be able to receive Zelle payments
Pass a criminal background check

Job Responsibilities

Provide exercise, enrichment, and individual attention to pets
Follow client care instructions exactly
Refresh food and water
Clean litter boxes and tidy pet areas
Clean up after dogs
Communicate updates to pet parents after visits
Monitor pets for health or behavior concerns
Use sound judgment and professionalism during visits

Compensation

Visits start at $20 per 30-minute visit

Longer visits (45–60 minutes) paid at higher rates
Keep 100% of tips
Holiday pay available for major holidays

Legal / Contractor Information

This position is part-time supplemental income and not an employee role.

Income is not guaranteed and should not be considered a primary income source.

Position details:

1099 Independent Contractor
No employee benefits provided
Receive 1099-NEC at year end

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license? (Yes/No)
• Are you at least 21 years old? (Yes/No)
• Do you have prior experience working with animals (outside of your own pets)? If yes, briefly describe.
• Are you available for morning visits 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM?
• Are you willing to obtain and maintain pet sitting insurance?
• What are your cross streets?
• Are you located in the town of Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, or Far North Scottsdale?

If you live in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Anthem, or most areas of Phoenix/Scottsdale, please do not apply. You will not be considered.

• Are you available for afternoon visits 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM?
• Are you available for weekend visits?
• This role depends on consistent, on-time visits. How do you manage your schedule to make sure clients and pets are never missed or delayed?
• Are you available Sunday-Saturday between 8:00–11:30 AM and 3:00–6:00 PM As needed?

Work Location: In person