Dog Walker

Skipper; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

Discounts on Skiptown services

Free DoorDash DashPass

Job summary

Skiptown is hiring part-time walkers in Charlotte, NC to care for dogs and cats. The role is hourly with mileage reimbursement, requiring availability on Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun. The team emphasizes safety, integrity and teamwork, with strong support from operations.

Walkers are W-2 employees with schedules set by the operations team based on client demands. Training is provided to ensure confidence on visits.

Qualifications

• Availability of 10–20 hours per week during operating hours
• Own a reliable car and be able to travel between visits
• Willingness to undergo a background check and have a clean record
• Must be 18 years or older and reliable for attendance

Responsibilities

• Provide outdoor pet care visits for dogs and cats as scheduled
• Use our proprietary app to access daily schedules and document visits with notes and photos
• Maintain safety, professionalism and customer service during visits
• Work as part of a team with robust support from the operations staff

Skills

Own car

Availability

Background check

18+ years old

Punctual

Organized

Outdoor stamina

Attention to detail

Humor

Job description

Charlotte, NC | Hourly | Part-Time | $14/hour with mileage reimbursement

Looking for Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability.

At Skiptown, Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do:

• Pursue Results: We work with purpose and deliver on our expectations.
• Act with Integrity: We do the right thing, every time, even when no one’s watching.
• Wow Every Time: From safety to service, we go above and beyond.
• Stronger Together: We support our teammates, communicate openly, and grow as one team.

Skiptown is looking for passionate and creative animal lovers to provide unparalleled care for our amazing clients and their adorable pets.

Our Skiptown walkers

love being outdoors, are passionate about animals, think quickly on their feet, and create adventures in everyday life.

Work Outside | Work with Dogs (and cats) | Listen your favorite tunes in between visits | Get your workout while you're at work!

True Employees

• Our Skiptown walkers are part-time W-2 employees. Daily walk schedules are created by the operations team and are based on client demand.

User-friendly Technology

• Walkers use our proprietary app to access daily schedule, visit information, and to document the visit through photos and creative visit reports for our clients.

Reliable Support

• Skiptown has a unique operations team that is available throughout the day to support and assist with any issues our walkers encounter.

Training that Sets You up for Success

• Our walkers receive over 10 hours of classroom and on-the-job training before performing their first solo visit so they can feel confident and prepared to meet all of the furry friends of Skiptown.

Sound like an exciting opportunity? Here’s what you need:

• A minimum of 10-20 hours of work availability during our operating hours listed below:
  • Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Wheels...you have your own, reliable car and can navigate between home visits
• A clean legal record - and willingness to undergo a background check
• 18 years of life experience (you’re 18 years or older)
• A certificate for perfect attendance in school (you’re reliable!)
• No tardies on your permanent record (you’re punctual!)
• A sense of humor (don’t bring your certificate or your permanent record)
• You put your laundry in the hamper and not in "that chair in the corner" (you’re organized!)
• A rain jacket (weather happens!)
• You’ve put together a piece of IKEA furniture right the first time (you’re thorough and detail-oriented!)

But wait, there’s MORE!

• Free VIP Membership to Skiptown
• Cha-Ching Fridays! (We get paid weekly)
• Employee discounts on all Skiptown services
• Free DoorDash DashPass subscription
• 50% discount on The Farmer’s Dog fresh pet food

Physical Demands

• Capable of physical movements requiring the use of legs, wrists, hands and/or fingers including kneeling and bending.
• Repetitive arm and wrist use. Frequent grasping.
• Ability to work in an outside environment, sometimes in adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to pull up to 140 lbs.
• Ability to be on feet and/or walking up to eight (8) hours per day for at least one (1) hour at a time frequently on uneven or hilly walking surface.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.

Why Skiptown?

• We’re Raising the Bar: Dog care should be safe, enriching, and professional and we make that happen.
• Tools That Work With You: Our tech helps you track care and stay consistent (and it’s getting better every day).
• Real Impact: What you do here matters - to the dogs, the team, and the whole operation.