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: $65,000–$70,000 annually
Family & Pet Overview
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Two friendly, well-behaved dogs
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One cat
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Pets are described as “great dogs” and easy to care for
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Calm, respectful household environment
Primary Responsibilities
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Provide full-day care and companionship for two dogs and one cat
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Daily dog walking and outdoor time
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Feeding, basic pet care, and maintaining routines
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Staying home during the day to ensure pets are comfortable and supervised
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Monitoring pets’ well-being and communicating any concerns
Personal Assistant Duties
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Run errands during the day as requested
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Assist with light personal tasks and day-to-day support
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Help keep the household running smoothly while pets are the top priority
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Perform additional assistant duties as they arise
Ideal Candidate
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Genuine animal lover with experience caring for dogs and cats
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Reliable, responsible, and punctual
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Comfortable spending most of the day at home with pets
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Organized and capable of handling errands independently
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Easygoing, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy
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Looking for a stable, long-term position
Requirements
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Prior pet care or dog walking experience preferred
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Ability to walk dogs comfortably and safely
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Must be dependable and attentive throughout the workday
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Comfortable working independently
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Local to Lower Manhattan or nearby
Compensation & Benefits
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$65,000–$70,000 per year, depending on experience
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Consistent weekday schedule
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Low-stress, pet-focused role in a pleasant household