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.
Woofie’s of West Minneapolis provides equal consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.