Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter – Flexible Hours + Tips (Buckhead)

Buckhead Pet Pals•Atlanta, GA

2d•$8 - $55

About The Position

Buckhead Pet Pals is hiring part-time dog walkers and pet sitters to care for dogs and cats in clients’ homes in or near Buckhead, Atlanta. The role includes walking, feeding, playing with, and otherwise caring for pets, following client care notes, and sending an update with a photo or video through the company app after each visit. Some pets may need medication, cats may need litter scooped, and some may require extra attention. Walks take place in all kinds of weather; on extreme-heat days, walks are shortened and the additional time is spent indoors with the pets. Sitters choose their availability, and the office handles scheduling, billing, and client questions. Visits are matched close to the sitter’s home. Compensation is $8 for a 20-minute visit, $11 for a 30-minute visit, $16 for a 45-minute visit, $22 for a 60-minute visit, and $55 for an overnight stay in a client’s home. Sitters keep all tips, and major holidays are paid at time-and-a-half. This is an independent contractor position.

Requirements

Have a reliable car and a valid driver’s license.
Have a smartphone with a data plan.
Be comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, cats, or both.
Be willing to complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Pet experience is a plus; professional pet-care experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Visit clients’ homes to walk, feed, play with, and care for dogs and cats.
Follow each client’s care notes, including providing medication, scooping cat litter, or giving pets extra attention as needed.
Send an update and photo or video through the company app after every visit.
Walk pets in varied weather; on extreme-heat days, shorten walks and spend the extra time indoors with the pets.