Pet Sitter and dog walker
About The Position
Karla’s Pet Care is hiring responsible, dependable college students for ongoing part-time in-home pet sitting and dog walking work in Elk Grove. The role is designed to fit around college schedules, with paid hands-on training provided and no professional pet care experience required. Applicants must live within Elk Grove and have their own properly insured, reliable vehicle available for every scheduled shift. Available work blocks are 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for morning pet sitting, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM for midday dog walking, and 4:00 PM–9:00 PM for afternoon and evening pet sitting. Applicants must be available for at least two blocks and for some weekends and holidays. The work involves traveling between clients’ homes, caring for pets according to their instructions, and sharing visit updates through the company app.
Requirements
- Live within the city of Elk Grove.
- Own a reliable vehicle available for every scheduled shift.
- Maintain at least California’s state-required automobile insurance.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be available for at least two regular time blocks.
- Commit to a dependable, ongoing work schedule.
- Be available for some weekends and holidays.
- Be comfortable driving between clients’ homes.
- Be comfortable using smartphone apps for scheduling, GPS, messaging, mileage tracking, and pet updates.
- Be willing and able to pass a background check.
- Be responsible, trustworthy, compassionate, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator.
- Be able to balance work responsibilities with a school schedule and work independently.
- Be genuinely interested in caring for pets of different ages, sizes, and personalities.
Nice To Haves
- College students with online classes, flexible class schedules, or availability between classes may find the position especially suitable.
- Interest in building work experience and becoming part of a supportive team.
Responsibilities
- Visit pets in their homes throughout Elk Grove.
- Walk dogs and provide exercise, playtime, and enrichment.
- Feed pets and administer medications according to care instructions.
- Refresh food and water and clean up pet-related messes.
- Help pets feel safe and comfortable while their families are away.
- Take photos and send visit updates through the company app.
- Follow pet-care and home-security instructions.
- Drive between clients’ homes for scheduled visits.
Benefits
- Flexible part-time scheduling.
- Paid hands-on training.
- Mileage reimbursement between visits.
- Aflac supplemental insurance benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings program through Paychex.
- Opportunities for growth and additional responsibilities.
- Supportive leadership and an experienced team.
- Active, independent work.
- Experience in communication, responsibility, time management, and animal care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
