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Overnight Pet Sitter

Sara Lutz Pet Services LLC
Keswick, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2025

Sara Lutz Pet Services LLC is an established and well-loved pet sitting company, and we are seeking exceptional overnight pet and house sitters to add to our staff.

Please note: We will be accepting applications until we find the right staff, so if you are viewing this posting weeks after it’s been published, please contact us as we may still need pet sitters.

We currently need:

OVERNIGHT PET SITTERS to stay in client homes. Please have at least 2 pet sitting references to apply for this job. Jobs can last anywhere between 3-10 nights (but on average last about 7 nights).

Requirements for the overnight pet sitting position:

  • You are comfortable walking and handling dogs of all breeds and sizes.
  • You have a reliable car.
  • You absolutely LOVE both dogs and cats.
  • You are neat and tidy in client homes.
  • You can work with us a minimum of 6 months . The pets will want to develop a long-term relationship with you.
  • You are available to pet sit over at least 2 of the upcoming holidays: Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day. (Don’t worry; you’ll be paid an additional holiday bonus per night and will be able to have holiday plans of your own.)
  • You are available to stay overnight in a clients home with their pets AND are available to be back at the clients home mid-day (within the hours of 11am-2pm) to let the pets out again for a bathroom break.
  • You are available both during the week and weekends.
  • You can pass a criminal / background check.

The pay range for the overnight pet sitting jobs is from $50 to $60 per night (at minimum) depending upon the number of animals cared for.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 12 – 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Compensation Package:

  • Commission pay
  • Paid per project
  • Tips

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

  • What is the maximum number of nights you'd be willing to stay at a clients home caring for their pets?
  • How far are you willing to travel to a clients home to provide overnight pet care? Ex. ___ mile radius from my home.
  • Are you available to work both week days AND weekends?
  • Does your current schedule allow for you to be able to give a client's pet a mid-day potty break (in addition to staying overnight in clients homes)?

Experience:

  • Professional animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50 - $60

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