Weekend Pet Sitter

Job Title

Weekend Pet Sitter

Company Overview

Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting is a Waltham, Massachusetts-based pet care company focused on force-free, fear-free care for dogs and cats. We provide individualized pet care and dependable service that helps pets stay safe, comfortable, and well cared for in their home environment. Established in 2012, the company is committed to compassionate care, professionalism, and building trust with pet owners.

The Opportunity

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working with both cats and dogs and wants steady weekend work that makes a visible difference for pets and their owners. You will be trusted to provide reliable, thoughtful care during key weekend and evening hours when clients need consistency most. For the right person, this is more than a shift-based role. It is a chance to become a dependable part of a respected local pet care team and build meaningful hands-on experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits for cats and dogs during weekend shifts.
• Handle core pet care responsibilities such as dog walking, feeding, playtime, cleanup, litter box care, and general comfort and safety checks.
• Follow assigned visit schedules that may include either a 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. shift, a 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. shift, or split-shift coverage with a midday break.
• Build trust with clients by showing up on time, caring for pets attentively, and communicating clearly about each visit.
• Support weekend coverage needs on both Saturday and Sunday, or, if weekend availability is limited to one day, maintain evening availability for two weekdays between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• Deliver calm, individualized care to both cats and dogs while representing the company professionally in clients' homes.

What Success Looks Like

• Within the first few weeks, you can complete assigned pet sitting visits on time and with minimal oversight.
• Pets in your care are safe, comfortable, and well looked after during every visit.
• Clients experience reliable coverage and feel confident that their pets are receiving attentive, compassionate care.
• You manage weekend schedules effectively, including split-shift days when needed.
• You become a dependable part of the scheduling rotation and a trusted team member for ongoing weekend and evening coverage.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with both cats and dogs and who takes pride in being dependable, caring, and professional. The strongest candidates will be able to manage a variable weekend schedule, work independently, and provide calm, attentive care in clients' homes.

Preferred qualities include:

• Comfort handling both cats and dogs
• Reliability and strong time management
• Clear communication and professionalism
• Willingness to work either morning, afternoon, or split weekend shifts
• Availability for both Saturday and Sunday between 7am-3pm or 1pm-9pm, or one weekend day plus two weekday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

-Pay is $20.00/hr + cell phone stipend + mileage reimbursement + tips

This is an hourly W-2 employee position, not an independent contractor role.

Benefits include:

• Paid training
• Cell phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off after 12 months of employment
• Simple IRA for employees earning over $5,000 annually
• Direct deposit
• Bonding and liability insurance coverage

This role starts part-time and may grow into full-time for the right person. Additional earnings may be available through extra visits, pet sitting, overnights, and weekday work.

Work Location / Schedule

Weekend shifts are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday and generally fall between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Some days may require a split shift, with visits in the morning and additional visits in the late afternoon after a mid-day break or visits in the mid-day and additional visits in the evening after a break in the late afternoon.

Candidates who cannot work both Saturday and Sunday must be available for evening shifts on two weekdays between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m

Work Location / Schedule

This role is based in the Waltham, Massachusetts service area, including Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, and parts of Newton, Lexington, Weston, and Lincoln. Work is on-site and travel between client homes is required.

A minimum 6-month commitment is preferred. Temporary or seasonal roles are not available at this time.

How to Apply

If you are dependable, comfortable caring for both cats and dogs, and interested in meaningful weekend pet care work, we encourage you to apply.