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Entry-Level Yappy Pet Sitting is looking for professional pet sitters. We need someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and loves animals. Our pet sitters and dog walkers must be 18 years or older.

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$11 - $66/hr

Entry-Level Yappy Pet Sitting is looking for professional pet sitters. We need someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and loves animals. Our pet sitters and dog walkers must be 18 years or older.

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Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

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How much do sitting jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for sitting in the United States is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A sitting job is a type of occupation where the primary duties are performed while sitting down, often at a desk or workstation. These jobs typically involve tasks such as using a computer, answering phones, or performing administrative work. Sitting jobs can be found in various industries, including office administration, customer service, and information technology. While they are generally less physically demanding than standing or active jobs, prolonged sitting can have health implications, so it's important to take breaks and maintain good posture.

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Industry UsageChild supervision, occasionalFull-time or part-time child supervision

Sitting generally involves supervising children temporarily, often in private settings, with minimal credentials. Child Care Workers provide ongoing care, requiring certifications and working in structured environments. While both roles involve child supervision, Child Care Workers have more responsibilities and formal requirements.

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$11 - $66/hr

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Entry-Level

Yappy Pet Sitting is looking for professional pet sitters. We need someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and loves animals. Our pet sitters and dog walkers must be 18 years or older. We offer services in the following areas: Southlake, Trophy Club, Roanoke, Grapevine, and Westlake. This is part-time. The typical work schedule may include weekdays and weekends; morning, midday, early evening, and evening visits with breaks in between. The busiest work periods are holidays, spring break, and summer.

Job Qualifications:
  • Live within or near one of our service areas.
  • Own a reliable, insured vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license. Able to transport pets in your vehicle in an emergency.
  • Have experience with animals (not necessarily in pet sitting). Must be able to feed, walk, medicate, and observe behavior.
  • Coachable, willing to learn more about pets.
  • Physically fit and able to handle emergency situations with a calm, cool head. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
  • Comfortable cleaning up accidents and handling dogs that have very little obedience training may pull on the leash, etc.
  • Have good smartphone/computer skills to use pet sitting app and communicate with clients.
  • Able to communicate well with clients and our office both verbally and in writing.
  • Willing to commit to specific time blocks of availability on a consistent basis and available to work during busy periods.
  • Extremely reliable and dedicated. Calling out of work is only acceptable in emergency situations.
  • Willing to work in any type of weather.
  • Have superb organizational skills, able to follow written instruction, act professionally, and be detail-oriented. Have good time management skills.
  • Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a criminal background check.