LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas native is popping to caring for folks’s pets as a worthwhile aspect hustle.
By day, Ariana Vazquez of North Las Vegas crunches numbers within the mortgage world, however after hours, she swaps spreadsheets for squeaky toys, working as a pet sitter.
“I love it so much, I’ve met so many amazing pet parents and pets all over the Vegas valley,” Vazquez mentioned.
Vazquez joined the pet care platform Rover in October. A number of apps like Wag, PetBacker, TrustedHousesitters, and Care.com join pet house owners with native sitters.
After passing a background test and getting permitted, Vazquez arrange her profile. The app presents pricing solutions primarily based on location and what close by sitters are charging.
With a well-written profile and constructive evaluations, sitters can construct a loyal shopper base.
“I’m booked almost every day,” Vazquez mentioned.
Due to her rising record of repeat prospects, Vazquez now earns as much as an additional $1,000 a month. She places that cash towards housing initiatives.
Vazquez mentioned Rover could be very straightforward to work with; it is upfront about taking 20 p.c of 1’s earnings, and in addition, sitters have a chance to earn suggestions, which go on to the sitter.
