Pet Sitter/Dog walker Job at Karla's Pet Care, LLC, Elk Grove, CA

  • Karla's Pet Care, LLC
  • Elk Grove, CA

Job Description

Love Pets? Turn It Into a Job You'll Love!

Imagine spending your workday walking happy dogs, caring for adorable pets, and giving local families peace of mind—all while earning extra income and being part of a supportive team.

Now Hiring Part-Time Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers

Karla's Pet Care has been Elk Grove's trusted in-home pet sitting and dog walking company since 2004. We're looking for caring, dependable people who will treat every pet like family. No professional pet care experience? That's okay! We provide paid training to help the right people succeed.

Available Shifts

We're currently hiring for one or more of these time blocks:

  • Morning Pet Sitters 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Midday Dog Walkers 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
  • Afternoon & Evening Pet Sitters 4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Some weekend and holiday availability is required.

What You'll Do
  • 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 great photos and send reassuring visit updates through our app
  • Build special relationships with pets who will be excited to see you
Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Live within the city of Elk Grove
  • Own a reliable vehicle that is 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 of our regular time blocks
  • 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

Applicants who do not live in Elk Grove or do not have their own properly insured vehicle cannot be considered.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You Are
  • Dependable, trustworthy, and compassionate
  • Detail-oriented and able to follow pet-care and home-security instructions
  • Comfortable working independently
  • A strong communicator
  • Genuinely excited to care for pets of different ages, sizes, and personalities
  • Someone who takes pride in doing a thorough and reliable job
Why You'll Love Working With Us
  • Flexible part-time scheduling
  • Paid hands-on training
  • No professional pet care experience required
  • 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 that has your back
  • Active, independent work instead of being stuck behind a desk
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference for pets and their families

This is more than a part-time job. It's an opportunity to brighten a pet's day, give local families peace of mind, and join a caring team that has proudly served Elk Grove for more than 20 years.

If you live in Elk Grove, have your own properly insured vehicle, and are ready to turn your love for animals into rewarding work, apply today. We'd love to meet you!

Job Tags

Extra income, Part time, Live in, Currently hiring, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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