Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter | Flexible Hours

Charleston Dog Walker•Charleston, SC

2d•$11•Hybrid

About The Position

Charleston Dog Walker is seeking reliable and caring individuals to join their team for dog walking and pet sitting services. This role offers flexible hours throughout the week and on weekends, with opportunities available in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and holidays. Unlike gig apps, you will be a W-2 employee, receiving training, support, and benefits from an established local company. The company handles client acquisition, scheduling, and payments, allowing you to focus on providing excellent pet care. Visits are typically 30 minutes long and involve walking dogs, caring for cats and other pets, providing meals and medications, following specific routines, updating clients with photos, and reporting any unusual observations to management. The role requires independent work with the support of a management team.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must live within our service area: James Island, Downtown Charleston, Johns Island, Folly Beach, or Avondale
Must have your own reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
Must have a smartphone with reliable internet access
Must be comfortable driving between clients' homes throughout your scheduled visits
Must be able to safely handle the physical demands of dog walking and pet care, including walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and working outside in heat, humidity, and rain
Genuinely enjoy caring for animals
Understand the responsibility that comes with being trusted with someone's pet and home
Meaningful hands-on experience caring for animals
Comfortable with dogs of different breeds, sizes, energy levels, and personalities
Comfortable walking two dogs at the same time
Dependable and take commitments seriously
Pay attention to details and can follow written instructions closely
Communicate clearly and aren't afraid to ask questions when you're unsure
Comfortable working independently and making good decisions when you're on your own
Enjoy being active and working outdoors in Charleston weather
Comfortable using your smartphone throughout the day for schedules, directions, photos, and visit updates
Looking for consistent part-time work and can commit to being part of our team for at least six months, ideally much longer

Responsibilities

Walk dogs and provide potty breaks, exercise, and playtime
Care for cats and other household pets
Provide meals, fresh water, medications, and other routine care as instructed
Follow each pet's individual routine and detailed care instructions
Send clients a visit update with photos after each visit
Pay attention to anything unusual with a pet or their home and communicate with our management team when needed
Work independently while knowing you have a management team available when you need support