Rather than scrolling through your phone in some parking lot, why not turn those spare moments into an opportunity to make extra holiday money? With the rising demand for pet-related services, there are numerous part-time gig opportunities that perfectly fit your schedule. As a leader in the pet services industry, we know the ins and outs of how to make money while doing what you love. Try these gigs to earn quick cash while waiting for your kids. We’ve even highlighted the opportunities that really thrive during the Christmas season to make extra holiday money that’s perfect for stay-at-home moms.

WALK YOUR WAY TO EXTRA HOLIDAY MONEY

While dog walking provides a reliable income throughout the year, it’s during the Christmas season that pet owners often find themselves swamped with holiday tasks. This is where a service like VIP Pets comes into play. By joining our team, you can offer much-needed help to those juggling a hectic schedule while ensuring their beloved dogs stay active and happy.

Dog walking isn’t just a great way to earn extra money; it offers numerous other benefits. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or someone with a few extra hours to spare, dog walking is a flexible and enjoyable gig to make extra holiday money. You’ll be helping pet owners ensure their dogs get the exercise and fresh air they need, which contributes to the dogs’ well-being and happiness, and your own.

One of the advantages of dog walking is how quickly you can complete it. In just 30 minutes to an hour, you’ve provided an essential service, and you’re on your way to your next task. This makes it ideal for fitting into your busy schedule, especially during the holiday season.

VIP Pets is always looking for exceptional dog walkers in Austin and surrounding areas, so this is your chance to be part of a trusted team in your area. Whether you’re looking for extra holiday money or a flexible way to earn, dog walking with VIP Pets is a rewarding and convenient choice.

DROP-IN VISITS FOR QUICK HOLIDAY CASH

The holiday season sees a surge in demand for drop-in visits, especially among pet owners who want to make sure their furry companions are well taken care of. These brief but essential check-ins encompass tasks like feeding, providing fresh water, and spending some quality bonding time with the pets. It’s an excellent way for stay-at-home moms to earn extra holiday money while contributing to the well-being of pets and ensuring their owners have peace of mind during the busy holiday season.

YOU ALREADY FEEL LIKE A TAXI SERVICE ANYWAY

Pet transportation services experience a surge in demand during the holidays. Pet owners in Dallas and Austin require assistance transporting their furbabies to appointments with the groomer, vet, or other essential destinations, all while juggling their own hectic holiday schedules. It’s a service that can truly make a difference for these families, and it’s something VIP Pets offers. If you’re considering a pet-related gig for extra holiday money, this could be a fantastic option for you.

SCOOP UP EXTRA HOLIDAY MONEY

Providing pet waste removal services ahead of holiday gatherings can be a real time-saver for pet owners, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for their guests. And guess what? VIP Pets offers this service! Busy stay-at-home moms can easily fit in pet waste removal and even litterbox cleaning services in between errands and school runs. It’s a convenient way to earn extra holiday money while helping pet owners keep their homes fresh and inviting for visitors..

JOIN THE VIP PETS TEAM: MAKING THE MOST OF CHRISTMAS

For stay-at-home moms interested in pet sitting and dog walking opportunities, VIP Pets offers a fantastic platform to connect with pet owners in need of your services. As a trusted and reputable pet services company, we match pet sitters and dog walkers with pet owners seeking reliable care for their beloved companions.

Working with VIP Pets allows you to:

Set your own schedule: Fit pet sitting and dog walking into your busy routine.

Earn extra holiday income: Turn your waiting time into a rewarding part-time gig, especially during the Christmas season.

Work with a reputable company: VIP Pets is dedicated to the well-being of pets and the satisfaction of pet owners.

Gain peace of mind: Our thorough vetting process ensures safe and secure pet sitting and dog walking experiences.

To learn more about becoming a pet sitter or dog walker with VIP Pets, visit our Join Our Team page and choose the job listing nearest to you. During the Christmas season, certain opportunities see increased demand, making it the perfect time to explore pet sitting, dog walking, grooming, or even starting your own pet-related business. 

As a stay-at-home mom, you have the perfect opportunity to turn your daily routine into a source of extra income while waiting for your kids. With these part-time pet-related jobs, you can make quick extra holiday money while enjoying the flexibility of working around your family’s schedule.

Join our team and make the most of the Christmas season by helping pet owners and ensuring their furry friends are well cared for.

VIP Pets is hiring in the following zip codes:

Any pet(s) you currently own or have owned in the past (all types!).

I currently have 2 adorable rescue dogs – Mason  and Lane. Mason is a Schnorkie (Schnauzer Yorkie mix) we think about 8 years old. He had a particularly hard early life – being abandoned 3 times and escaping an abusive owner too until he found his forever home with us 6 years ago. He loves to chill in his bed or on the cool tiled floors, go for walks and eat (and eat some more!). Lane is a Shorkie (Shih Tzu Yorkie Mix) and is 5. We have had her since she was a 6 month old puppy and was running the house about 10 minutes after bringing her home…. She bosses everyone about!

Your most memorable time with a pet you’ve owned or taken care of.

Shorki loves to play ball and swim and her favorite game is racing me to the ball in the pool – she would give Michael Phelps a run for his money!

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!

I have always wanted to work with animals but my job has often got in the way. Now I have my own travel business I can schedule around working as a dog walker / pet sitter too!

Why do you love working with animals & how long have you worked with them?

In the past before I moved to the US from England I worked with the RSPCA fostering cats and dogs before they were rehomed. I adore all animals and think we humans can learn so much from them in how we approach every day with love and enthusiasm!

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.

I’ve also had Golden Retrievers, Jack Russell and Miniature Schnauzers, cats, bunnies and my first pet was a tortoise!

What you think your pet(s) would say about you!!

If my dogs could talk…. They would probably say:

Mason – Can I have another treat?

Lane – Let’s play ball!

And we love you!!!

Russell is a great addition to our Carrollton dog walkers!  He has a genuine love of animals and has volunteered for the RSPCA (in the UK) before moving to the US and here he has fostered dogs & cats & vetted homes to send them to.

Any pet(s) you currently own or have owned in the past (all types!).

Currently share my life with 2 cat ladies that love the sun and open windows, much like their favorite human, ie, me.

Your most memorable time with a pet you’ve owned or taken care of.

Visiting the home of a young family who let their pet rabbits roam free in their city back yard. Nature took over and I soon noticed that the number of rabbits -and holes- kept increasing exponentially!

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!

They are the only work colleagues that will settle down with a treat and TLC.

Why do you love working with animals & how long have you worked with them?

Hanging out with animals on a regular basis is a very sweet way to spend your days. Getting paid while in service to them, is a perk.

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.

All of them! Mammals and birds are obvious favorites, but lizards can have a popping personality!

What you think your pet(s) would say about you!!

“She understands me and makes me laugh!”.

VIP Pet Services is so glad to welcome back Pilar!!  She was originally with VIP over 10 years ago and was always a great sitter and had a genuine love of animals and taking care of them!  She has since been extremely busy building a business and brand and now has decided it’s a good time to come back and we are fortunate to have her back with us!!  

Resident Pets

I’ve had pets of all types since I was very young ranging from dogs, cats, doves, fish, and horses! Currently, I have a dog named Scout and a horse named Arizona!

What is the funniest or most memorable experience you’ve have with an animal?

The most memorable pets I’ve ever taken care of were sugar gliders! They were so cute, sweet, and very memorable!

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!​

I’ve always loved animals so when my friends needed someone trustworthy to take care of their fur babies, I was excited to say yes!

Why do you love working with animals?

I’ve loved animals as far as I can remember! I even went to school to become a veterinary technician! I’ve worked with animals professionally, however, since I was 11 years old.

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.

Due to my profession, I’ve had the opportunity to work with all types of animals! I work most commonly with dogs and cats but I’ve also worked with horses, cattle, birds, lizards, rats, ferrets, rabbits, goats, chickens, pigs, and the lost goes on!

What you think your pet(s) would say about you!!

She always gives me my favorite treats and gives the best belly rubs!

Resident Pets

I have my own fur family including 4 cats, a beautiful girl husky, and a turtle!My house wouldn’t be a home without them.

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!

I become a pet sitter while deciding to go back to school and it has been so therapeutic for me! Getting to care for and learning the needs and personalities of each animal is so special. I love to make sure they are all beating cared just as I do with my own fur babies .

Why do you love working with animals?

Ever since I was little I have had a connection to animals and spent allot of my time with them, from watching neighbors and families pets, to spending time outside and trying to help strays and all different breads of animals. I couldn’t imagine life without animals in it.

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.​

I have a special place in my heart for Husky’s and have been working with rescues for years now.  3 years ago I decided to adopt my own. She was very sick and needed lots of treatment, and as hard as it was I am so happy to get to be apart of that process and creating that bound with her just as I love doing with each and every animal I get to care for.

What you think your pet(s) would say about you!!

“Our mom takes very good care of us and loves each and every one of us!”

Resident Pets

My family currently owns a dog that is half chihuahua and half schnauzer named Teagan! I chose her out of a rescue dog’s unexpected litter and fell in love. She has a spunky attitude and is incredibly loyal to her family! I grew up around animals and had a variety of pets in the past including a cockatiel (Marshmallow), tortoise (Topo gigio), guinea pig (Nibbles), yellow lab (Sonny and Sadie), and beta fish (Rainbow).

What is the funniest or most memorable experience you’ve have with an animal?

My most memorable time taking care of pets was when I took care of 4 rescue dogs (2 grey hounds and 2 whippets) and the five of us cuddled together every night in bed! The 5am wake up time was a surprise, but was worth the cuddles and tail wags!

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!​

I became a pet sitter because I love taking care of different types of animals and learning about their personalities! I am currently a college student and do not have my own pet, but I cannot imagine being away from animals!

Why do you love working with animals?

I love working with animals because they are great companions and develop strong bonds with you! There is nothing better than a greeting from a happy furry friend! I have had various pets my entire life, but have worked with animals through pet sitting and volunteer work for 8 years!

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.​

I have worked with dogs, cats, snakes, tortoises, parakeets, cockatiels, hermit crabs, fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rats!

What you think your pet(s) would say about you!!​

My family’s puppy, Teagan, would say that I spoil her with kisses and cuddles and provide a great buddy to lay on the nearest bed or couch with a huge fuzzy blanket! She would also say that I am a great hiking and tug-of-war partner!

Resident Pets

I haven’t had a house pet since my daughter was in college. The pup was an American Eskimo rescue which we had for about 9 years. Sorry to say we had to put her down because of failing health.

What is the funniest or most memorable experience you’ve have with an animal?

Never did get another pet but, as you know, I really like the furry creatures.I consider all my VIP buds really special.

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!

Retired and wanted to do something that would include keeping me outdoors!  I enjoy being active and love animals, so thought it was a win, win situation!

Why do you love working with animals?

I started out walking a dog for VIP for quite some time & eventually worked into doing pet sitting with both cats & dogs!  Even took care of a bunny!!Just wanted to say “thanks” for letting me work with them

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.

Cats, dogs & bunnies!

I’ve owned fish and dogs.The current dog I own is Winston! I love his energy and he’s very goofy.  He loves to go to the dog park!

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!

I love dogs and cats! Being a dog walker is a great form of exercise and it’s a bonus because it’s something that is done outdoors!

Why do you love working with animals?

Animals are always unconditionally loving. I always enjoy their company!

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.

Fish, dogs & cats

What you think your pet(s) would say about you!!

“She takes me on walks, but not enough walks…there are never enough walks. Or play.”

Currently I own a 15 month old English Bulldog (Franklin), Moxxi a 6 year old Chow/Shepherd Mix, Norman Bates who is a 6 year old Staffy/Sharpei/Beagle Mix and finally  Vixen a Chihuahua Terrier Mix, who is the senior of the bunch at 11 years old.

What is the funniest or most memorable experience you’ve have with an animal?

I began “collecting” animals as my parents would call it during elementary school. While walking home, if I found an unattended dog or cat I would try to coax them to follow me home, this usually worked, and I ended up with random dogs and cats in my house and yard when my parents would return from work. My local vet office and animal control knew me by name because I was always finding lost and displaced pets.

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!

I worked for a dog rescue as a lead foster and adoption coordinator, helping to determine which dogs fit best with which people, and also helping to ready the dogs medically, emotionally and with limited training to be the best they could be once they were adopted.

Why do you love working with animals?

I decided then that I wanted to do more. I enrolled and attended The Animal Behavior College out of Santa Clarita California, and graduated with honors with my Dog Training and Handling Certification.

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.

I love to work with all animals not just dogs. I have experience with cats, birds, arachnids, hamsters, chinchillas, ferrets, bearded dragons, and an assortment of other lizards, bugs, and snakes. Not much fazes me, I’m a lover of all living things.

What you think your pet(s) would say about you!!

“Our mom loves us a lot, she even makes sure we are always taken care of no matter if she has to go take care of other dogs!”

I have a 1-year old cat named Luna Lovegood who I rescued and nursed to health from a small kitten. She is a diva and loves to get her way. Her hobbies include: Eating, Napping, hide and seek and watching people and cars from the windows. Also My grandmother and I take care of stray cat and her 4 kittens. Their names are Sirius Black, Mietta, Henrietta, Rusty Wallace, and Fred. They love to play and run around the yard all day, then at night they all cuddle up together in bed.

Your most memorable time with a pet you’ve owned or taken care of.

Once I sat for a family with two dogs who loved to swim after their afternoon walks. Almost every day of the sitting the dogs and I were in the pool having the best time. Being able to swim with them was definitely a fun experience and the cutest thing ever.

Why you became a pet sitter/dog walker!

I really enjoy spending time and bonding with animals. I feel that pets are truly an extension of family and should be cared for in the same manner.

Why do you love working with animals & how long have you worked with them?

While searching for a career I found that helping animals came very natural to me, and since then I have set a goal to help and advocate for them. I find caring for pets brings a great joy to my life and I want to help as many as I can

All different types of pets you’ve worked with.

Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, guinea pig, and birds

What you think your pet(s) would say about you!!

I think my cat would say “My mom always has treats! Check her bag”