Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Secure Choice IRA

Aflac supplemental insurance

Job summary

Green Paws Chicago is seeking dedicated Pet Care Specialists to provide top-tier dog walking and cat care. This full-time role offers an independent work environment, regular exercise, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for local pets.

The position requires 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday availability, with occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays. Compensation ranges from $34,000 to $42,000 annually, plus extra pay for evenings and weekends, and benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Pet care experience preferred (professional or volunteer).
• Ability to handle various breeds and sizes.
• Excellent time-management and dependability.
• Clearance: criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs and provide cat care for assigned clients.
• Work independently with optimized routes and schedules.
• Maintain positive communication with pet parents and clients.
• Be available 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.
• Commit to a minimum one-year tenure.

Skills

Animal intuition

Reliability

Communication

Chicago‑Tough

Background check

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.