Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

Pet 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.