Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Dog Walker & Pet Sitter

Woofie's of Jersey City – Jersey City, NJ
Part-time / Flexible Schedule

About Us

At  Woofie's of Jersey City , we’re passionate about providing reliable, loving care for pets while their owners are at work or away. We pride ourselves on professionalism, trust, and treating every pet like family. We are currently looking for dependable  Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters who love animals and enjoy staying active.

Job Summary

As a Dog Walker & Pet Sitter, you will visit clients’ homes to walk dogs, provide pet sitting services, and ensure pets receive safe, attentive care. This role is ideal for animal lovers who enjoy flexible work and spending time outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs safely in clients’ neighborhoods
• Provide in-home pet sitting and drop-in visits
• Feed pets and ensure access to fresh water
• Administer basic medications if required (training provided when applicable)
• Clean up after pets during walks
• Provide companionship and playtime
• Send visit updates and photos to pet owners through our app
• Follow detailed care instructions for each pet
• Ensure pets’ safety and well-being at all times

Qualifications

• Genuine love for dogs and animals
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible
• Comfortable handling dogs of various sizes and breeds
• Able to walk multiple miles per day and handle outdoor weather conditions
• Strong communication skills
• Smartphone with internet access
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Previous pet care or dog walking experience preferred but not required

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling
• Weekday daytime availability preferred
• Weekend and holiday availability is a plus
• Typical visits range from 20–60 minutes. Overnight extended sitting opportunities available as well!

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive pay per visit/walk
• Flexible hours
• Work independently outdoors
• Spend your day with pets
• Opportunity for additional pet sitting assignments
• Employee discounts and access to vendors we partner with!

Ideal Candidate

You’re someone who:

• Loves animals and enjoys being active
• Is trustworthy and respectful of clients’ homes
• Has strong attention to detail
• Is dependable and responsive
• Works from home or student that wants to make additional money pet sitting / dog walking

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