Ballard Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Care Pro

The Pet Care Club of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Tip payout 100%

Onboarding and training

401(k) after 1 year

Holiday bonus pay

Paid time-off

Job summary

The Pet Care Club of Seattle is hiring a Dog Walker/Pet Sitter to support our Ballard territory. This W-2 role requires on-time arrival, following client instructions, and building trust with pets and clients.

Role involves dog walking, pet visits, and daily schedule management. You’ll document visits with notes and photos and stay connected with the team via mobile apps and email.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable in daily client visits.
• Attention to small details in visit notes and photos.
• Able to manage time efficiently across a Ballard route.
• Comfortable communicating with clients via mobile apps and email.

Responsibilities

• Dog walking and pet care visits.
• Safe handling of pets with varying personalities.
• Accurate completion of visit notes and photos.
• Daily schedule management and client communications.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Time management

Strong communication

Animal care experience

Job description

Love animals—but also value structure, communication, and being part of a team? Keep reading.

The Pet Care Club of Seattle is hiring a Dog Walker/Pet Sitter to support our Ballard territory. We’re seeking candidates who take pride in showing up on time, following instructions, and building trust with clients and pets.

This is a W-2 employee position, not a gig or on-demand app role.

Availability Requirements

• Some weekday evening availability required (weekend availability is a bonus!)
• Routes are concentrated in Ballard and the surrounding areas and are built with efficiency in mind.
  
• This is a driving-based role; a reliable car is required
  

Role Overview

• Dog walking and pet care visits
  
• Safe handling of pets with varying personalities
  
• Accurate completion of visit notes and photos
  
• Daily schedule management and communication
  
  

We’re a Strong Fit If You Are:

• Highly dependable and detail-oriented
  
• Comfortable working independently while staying connected to a team
  
• Confident using mobile apps and email
  
• Calm, patient, observant, and have experience with animals (personal experience counts, too!)
  
• Professional and respectful in client homes

Compensation & Benefits

• $21.50–$25.00 per hour
  
• Tips paid 100% to you
  
• Paid onboarding and training
  
• 401(k) with employer match (after one year)
  
• Holiday bonus pay
  
• No cap on reasonable time-off requests
  
• We build your schedule for you and handle all of the backend client communications - all you have to do is focus on the pets in your care, and we will handle the rest!
  
• Twice-monthly direct deposit
  
• Advancement opportunities within the company
  

Ideal backgrounds: customer service, childcare, caregiving, healthcare, animal care, retail, or anyone seeking purposeful weekday work.