Part-Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker — Elk Grove Residents

Karla’s Pet Care • Elk Grove, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Karla’s Pet Care is hiring dependable, caring part-time pet sitters and dog walkers who live in Elk Grove. The role involves visiting pets in their homes, following household instructions and routines, and providing families with peace of mind. Professional pet care experience is not required; paid, hands-on training is provided. This position may suit someone balancing work with college classes, and scheduling is planned around established availability. Applicants must commit to a consistent, ongoing part-time schedule and be available for at least two of the listed time blocks, as well as some weekends and holidays. The position requires driving between clients’ homes throughout Elk Grove in the employee’s own reliable, properly insured vehicle.

Care includes walking and playing with dogs, providing enrichment, preparing meals, refreshing water, administering medications as directed, scooping litter boxes, cleaning pet-related messes, and helping pets feel comfortable while their families are away. Sitters also take photos and send visit updates through the company app, and follow home-access and security instructions carefully. The role calls for compassion toward pets of different ages, sizes, and personalities, along with reliability, attention to detail, good time management, thoughtful communication, and the ability to work independently while staying connected with the team.

Requirements

• Live within the city of Elk Grove.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a reliable personal vehicle available for every scheduled shift and maintain at least California’s required automobile insurance.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving between appointments.
• Commit to a consistent, ongoing part-time schedule.
• Be available during at least two of these time blocks: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, or 4:00 PM–9:00 PM.
• Have some weekend and holiday availability.
• Use a personal smartphone and apps for scheduling, navigation, messaging, mileage tracking, and visit reports.
• Be willing and able to pass a background check.
• Follow through on commitments, notice details, ask questions when instructions are unclear, manage time, and work independently while staying connected with the team.
• Be patient and compassionate with pets of different ages, sizes, and personalities.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs and provide playtime and enrichment.
• Prepare meals, refresh water, and administer medications as directed.
• Scoop litter boxes and clean up pet-related messes.
• Give pets attention and help them feel comfortable while their families are away.
• Take photos and send visit updates through the company app.
• Follow household instructions and home-access and security procedures carefully.
• Drive between clients’ homes throughout Elk Grove.
• Reliably cover assigned visits and communicate thoughtfully with clients and the team.

Benefits

• Paid, hands-on training and guidance from an experienced team.
• Mileage reimbursement between visits.
• Aflac supplemental insurance benefits.
• A 401(k) retirement savings program through Paychex.
• Opportunities to grow and take on additional responsibilities.
• Active, meaningful work that builds communication, time-management, and animal-care skills.

What This Job Offers

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