Paw Pals is

Hiring:

Pet Sitter Weekend Shift Madison, WI — EAST and WEST side staff needed for Weekends. Bonus if weekday availability. Paw Pals is looking for a dependable, animal-loving team member to join our pet care crew. This is a mobile, independent role. You'll drive between clients' homes throughout your shift, providing care for pets in their own environment — dog walks, cat visits, and general pet sitting. No two days are exactly the same, and you'll often be working on your own, so reliability and good judgment matter.

WHAT THE JOB LOOKS LIKE

• Traveling to clients' homes to walk dogs, provide cat visits including feeding, litter, and companionship, and care for other pets as needed
• Following detailed care instructions — feeding schedules, medications, routines
• Sending visit updates with notes and photos through our app after every visit
• Working in all weather conditions, year-round — rain, snow, heat included Schedules vary week to week based on client demand.

As your route grows, hours become more consistent. This is not a fixed-shift job — flexibility is key.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 18 or older with reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Comfortable handling pets of all sizes and temperaments
• Able to work independently and manage your time between visits
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Strong communicator — with clients, pets, and our team
• Smartphone required for scheduling and visit reports
• Must pass a background check and commit to the role for at least 6 months

AVAILABILITY

Our busiest window is weekdays between 10am and 2pm. We ask that candidates are available to cover at least part of this window on a minimum of 2 weekdays. Shifts can flex — for example 8am-2pm, 10am-3pm, 12pm-4pm, or 2pm-6pm — as long as they overlap with that midday window. Morning, evening, and weekend availability is a bonus.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• $16/hour during training
• Tips after training — 100% go directly to you, most team members earn $18
• 20/hour with tips
• Pay increases based on performance and experience
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• Time outdoors and an active workday
• Liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage

HOW TO APPLY

Fill in the prescreen questions AND send us a message with your animal experience, availability and why you'd be a great fit!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Compensation Package:

Tips Application Question(s): Do you have any pet care relevant experience? This position requires team members to be at least 18 years old for insurance coverage. Are you able to meet this requirement? We are hiring specifically for weekend coverage. Team members are expected to be available Saturday and Sunday at minimum every other weekend. Shifts are scheduled by us based on client demand and are typically 4 to 5 hours, with windows such as 8am-12pm or 2pm-6pm. Are you available to work both days on a regular basis?

Work Location:

On the road