Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Greenpaws; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Illinois Secure Choice IRA

Aflac supplemental insurance

Private walks

Job summary

Green Paws Chicago is seeking dedicated Pet Care Specialists to provide top-tier dog walking and cat care in a friendly, pet-loving community.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule, competitive pay between $34,000 and $42,000, and access to benefits after 30 days, plus scheduling support and private walks that focus on one family's pets at a time.

Qualifications

• Animal intuition and prior pet care experience preferred.
• Strong time-management and dependable.
• Excellent customer service to interact with pet parents.
• Ability to navigate Chicago in all seasons and conditions.
• Criminal background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dog walking and cat care for assigned clients.
• Commit to 6-8 hour shifts from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends and overnight stays.

Skills

Animal intuition

Reliability

Communication

Chicago-Tough

Clearance

Job description

Green Paws Chicago is looking for dedicated Pet Care Specialists to provide top-tier dog walking and cat care. We pride ourselves on professionalism, social responsibility, and a deep love for our four-legged neighbors.

The Role

Enjoy an independent work environment, fresh air, and regular exercise while improving the lives of pets. This is a full-time position requiring 6-8 hours of availability between 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays. We require a minimum one-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Animal Intuition: Comfortable handling various breeds and sizes; prior pet care experience (professional or volunteer) is strongly preferred.

• Reliability: Strong time-management skills and a track record of dependability.

• Communication: Excellent customer service skills for interacting with pet parents.

• Chicago-Tough: Able to navigate the city safely and work through all four seasons (rain, snow, or shine!).

• Clearance: Must pass a criminal background check.

Why Green Paws?

• Competitive Pay: Full-time earners typically gross between $34,000-$42,000 annually, with extra pay for evenings and weekends.

• Private Walks: No pack walking; we focus on one family’s pets at a time.

• Support: We provide optimized geographic routes and full office support for scheduling and client management.

• Benefits: Access to the Illinois Secure Choice IRA and Aflac supplemental insurance after 30 days of full-time employment.