Pet Sitter/Dog walker

Karla’s Pet Care • Elk Grove, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Karla’s Pet Care is hiring part-time Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers who live in Elk Grove. The role involves providing in-home pet care and dog walking for local families, helping pets feel safe and cared for while their families are away. Paid hands-on training is provided, and professional pet care experience is not required.

Available time blocks are mornings from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, midday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and afternoons and evenings from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Applicants must be available for at least one time block, with some weekend and holiday availability required. The work is active and independent, with visits at clients’ homes throughout Elk Grove.

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 one regular time block.
• Be willing to work 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 dependable, trustworthy, compassionate, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator.
• Be comfortable working independently and following care and home-security instructions.

Responsibilities

• Visit pets in their homes throughout Elk Grove.
• Walk dogs and provide exercise, playtime, and enrichment.
• Feed pets and administer medications according to their care instructions.
• Refresh food and water and clean up pet-related messes.
• Help pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their families are away.
• Take photos and send visit updates through the company app.
• Follow pet-care and home-security instructions.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed