Job Description

Private Couple in Lower Manhattan Seeking a Full-Time Pet Sitter / Personal Assistant

Position Details

A busy professional couple in Lower Manhattan is seeking a reliable, animal-loving Full-Time Pet Sitter / Personal Assistant . This is a weekday position with consistent hours, ideal for someone who enjoys spending the day caring for pets while also assisting with light personal tasks and errands.

The household already employs a housekeeper, so this role is not cleaning-focused . The primary responsibility is caring for the family’s pets and providing general day-to-day support.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00/6:00 PM

Compensation: $60,000–$65,000 annually

Family & Pet Overview

• Two friendly, well-behaved dogs
• One cat
• Pets are described as “great dogs” and easy to care for
• Calm, respectful household environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide full-day care and companionship for two dogs and one cat
• Daily dog walking and outdoor time
• Feeding, basic pet care, and maintaining routines
• Staying home during the day to ensure pets are comfortable and supervised
• Monitoring pets’ well-being and communicating any concerns

Personal Assistant Duties

• Run errands during the day as requested
• Assist with light personal tasks and day-to-day support
• Help keep the household running smoothly while pets are the top priority
• Perform additional assistant duties as they arise

Ideal Candidate

• Genuine animal lover with experience caring for dogs and cats
• Reliable, responsible, and punctual
• Comfortable spending most of the day at home with pets
• Organized and capable of handling errands independently
• Easygoing, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy
• Looking for a stable, long-term position

Requirements

• Prior pet care or dog walking experience preferred
• Ability to walk dogs comfortably and safely
• Must be dependable and attentive throughout the workday
• Comfortable working independently
• Local to Lower Manhattan or nearby

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000–$65,000 per year , depending on experience
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Low-stress, pet-focused role in a pleasant household

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