Pet Sitter & Dog Walker
10 days ago
Minneapolis
Job DescriptionPet Sitter & Dog Walker — Independent Contractor Join Our Pawsome Pack! Do you love animals, enjoy being active, and want flexible work that fits your schedule? Woofie’s of West Minneapolis is looking for dependable, compassionate pet-care professionals to provide dog walking, pet sitting, drop-in visits, and overnight care throughout Minneapolis and the western suburbs. Position: Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Contract Type: Independent Contractor — 1099 Minimum Requires: Must be at least 18 years old and live within 5mi of Plymouth, MN Location: Minneapolis and Western Suburbs Schedule: Flexible, part-time opportunities Compensation: Competitive pay per completed service, plus opportunities to earn more through overnight care and additional assignments About Woofie’s Woofie’s of West Minneapolis is a locally owned, veteran-owned upscale pet-care company offering mobile pet grooming, dog walking, pet sitting, and Bed & Biscuit boarding. We focus on dependable, personalized care tailored to each pet’s routine, personality, and needs. Services You May Provide As an independent pet-care contractor, you may choose from available assignments such as: Dog walks and exercise visits Pet sitting and drop-in visits Feeding, fresh water, medication administration, and basic pet care Overnight care in a pet parent’s home Bed & Biscuit boarding in your own home, when appropriate and approved Updates and photos for pet parents after each visit Assignments vary based on customer demand, location, availability, and the services you choose to accept. What We’re Looking For Genuine care and compassion for dogs, cats, and other household pets Dependability and strong attention to detail Ability to safely handle dogs of different sizes, breeds, and energy levels Comfort working outdoors in Minnesota weather Clear and professional communication with pet parents Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate automobile insurance Smartphone with reliable internet access Ability to pass a background screening Availability during some mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays is preferred Prior professional or personal pet-care experience is helpful, but not always required Contractors interested in hosting pets must have a safe, suitable home environment and permission from all property owners, landlords, or associations, when applicable. Why Contract With Woofie’s? Choose the assignments that fit your availability and service area Spend your time caring for pets instead of finding your own customers Flexible, part-time earning opportunities Opportunities for dog walking, drop-in care, overnight sitting, and boarding Support from an established local pet-care business Important Contractor Information This is an independent contractor opportunity. Contractors are self-employed and are generally responsible for their own taxes, transportation, insurance, supplies, and other business expenses. The availability and frequency of assignments are not guaranteed. Apply today and tell us about your pet-care experience, availability, service area, and the types of assignments you are interested in accepting. You are applying to provide services for an independently owned and operated franchisee of Woofie’s, not Woofie’s Franchising SPE, LLC, or any of its affiliates. The franchisee will be solely responsible for determining whether to enter into an independent contractor relationship. Woofie’s of West Minneapolis provides equal consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.