Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - Des Moines

Frolic Pet Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Tips and commission for sleepover services

Job summary

Frolic Pet Services is seeking part-time Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters in Seattle, Washington. Join a dedicated team passionate about pet care and help provide high-quality services across various neighborhoods.

Ideal applicants will have a love for animals, a keen attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Flexible hours and a supportive environment await!

Qualifications

• Must deeply love animals and have a caring personality.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable & insured vehicle required.
• Reliable smartphone with GPS and camera required.
• Vaccination against COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional pet care including walking, sitting, and playing.
• Communicate updates with clients via app.
• Monitor pets' health and safety during care activities.
• Follow instructions regarding pets and homes.

Skills

Pet care experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

A career in caring for animals is a life well lived.

We recently went through an ownership/management change in 2025. We strive to be the most professional and knowledgeable pet care team in the PNW. That team is crafted from wonderful and dedicated people who have a passion for animals that exceeds the norm. We are deeply loving, ultra‑communicative, supportive, forward‑thinking, detail‑oriented, open‑minded, and safety driven individuals who have banded together to build a terrific team to care for clients' fur‑children.

Frolic Pet Services is currently hiring Part‑Time Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters in various neighborhoods from North Seattle, Downtown, West Seattle, South Seattle, Des Moines, Kent, Auburn to NE Tacoma.

Frolic Pet Services is a locally‑owned professional pet care company providing various services to clients in the Puget Sound region since 2008. Our team is composed of life‑long animal lovers who are deeply dedicated to the well‑being of the pets entrusted to their care. Most of our staff have been working with us for 5+ years! We are seeking dedicated do‑good‑humans to join our team to provide high‑quality pet sitting and dog walking services to our long list of beloved pets.

We believe in having W2 employees, not 1099 independent contractors, so that we can offer our staff support, provide expert education, and have stable schedules, among many other benefits. This allows us to focus on our core values to provide clients reliability, consistency, and a professional level of care and safety.

If you have a passion for pets, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy a physically active work‑life balanced with puppy bellies – Apply now!

We provide a wide variety of pet care services to clients all over the Puget Sound region, and our services are offered 365 days a year. We have a plethora of services from dog walking to kitty care, daytime drop‑ins, vacation care, and even sleepovers – we do it all.

Our Dog Walkers/Pet Sitters are provided with expert training and are supported by our small knit office team who work with you to create appointment schedules, with driving routes considered, that are suited to your location and availability. We’re always ready to assist while you’re out spending time with pets. We handle all of the marketing, training, client contact, set up and administration duties so you can focus on giving high quality belly rubs, exercise and loving care to all the pets.

Part‑Time Schedule

We service North Seattle to NE Tacoma. The area you live in is typically the area you work in – service “zones” aren’t set – we build a custom schedule based on your location and availability. Routes are localized, pre‑scheduled, and mapped for efficiency & accuracy by our amazing office team. We have staff who are incredibly helpful even being available for a routine 1‑hour window of time! So whether you can work with us 2 hours a week or 25, we encourage you to apply! We also look for backup for all shifts, all locations, on all days to support our team.

Zones:
North Seattle / Downtown (Metro/Cap) / West Seattle / Mercer Island / South Seattle / Renton / Des Moines‑Burien / Kent / Auburn / Federal Way / NE Tacoma.

Shifts: Morning 8‑10a / Midday 10a‑4p / Eve 4‑8p / Overnight “sleepover” in clients' homes typically 7p‑7a (adjustable 7‑9 with a 12‑hour stay).

Hours are dependent on client requests and staff availability. While most of our clients have the same recurring schedule every week, we also have a lot of clients who add‑in for last‑minute needs or go on vacation. Due to the nature of pet care, exact hours may vary based on client requests in your coverage zone(s). If you are able to travel to another zone, more hours may be available!

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and high‑quality pet care – dog walking and pet sitting duties for regular weekly, one‑time, & vacation‑care clients, including cleaning, feeding, walking at various pace, playing, petting, brushing, pet waste clean‑up, light housekeeping, medication administration, etc.
• Provide dog walking at pace for individual pet needs as well as guidance to stay on track with their owners training regimens.
• Communicate with the Frolic office and clients, and provide appointment updates & cute pet photos/videos via our app.
• Update our team about any changes with client details or instructions, especially regarding pets, home instructions, locations, entry, safety, etc.
• Be able to keep an attentive eye out for potential issues or problems; provide quality attention in relation to the health and safety of all the pets you work with.
• Additional and more detailed responsibilities will be highlighted in the interview process and at hire.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the animal industry is highly desired, but not required – dog walker, dog trainer, veterinary technician, vet tech, vet customer service representative or receptionist, kennel tech, dog handler, doggy daycare camp or boarding, animal caretaker, etc.
• Most importantly, must deeply love animals and have a caring personality putting safety and pet happiness first.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable & insured vehicle required.
• Reliable smartphone with data package, messaging, GPS, email, phone, and camera required. (You will be required to download an app and use it throughout your entire working day with location services activated – Battery backup highly encouraged)
• Vaccination against COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC. Some clients are still requesting masking in their homes.
• Possess a high level of patience, calm demeanor, and problem‑solving attitude. Things can occasionally go not‑quite‑as‑expected when dealing with pets, so a cool head with a focus on safety is a must!
• Attention to detail regarding situational awareness, written instructions and pet health.
• Highly communicative, team player, and comfortable asking questions or addressing possible issues.
• Adjustable to a changing schedule – clients adding in, adjusted requested arrival times, and covering for your co‑workers when they’re out sick or on vacation.
• Time management, self‑motivated, and able to stay on task with little or no supervision.
• Friendly and outgoing personality, able to interact and communicate with clients and co‑workers in a consistently professional manner.
• Deeply trustworthy, able to pass a background check and provide references.

Physical Requirements

Physicality is required for this job as it is highly active. While we walk a lot, it’s possible to have a full day of back‑to‑back dog walk appointments scheduled (30‑60 minute appointments each) for possibly 4‑6 hours of walk time. You must be able to walk at a moderate‑to‑fast pace, including hills, for long periods of time in all weather conditions, for approximately 4‑10 miles a day (depending on hours). You must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 70 lbs or more while handling dogs of various sizes on a leash.

Compensation & Benefits

• $19‑$23/hr starting base, DOE. Includes paid drive times between appointments.
• Percentage commission (approx $70+ per night) when providing “Sleepover” services in clients’ homes.
• Tips (client dependent but most of our employees regularly receive approximately 15‑30% tips for providing excellent service!)
• Paid training – both guided study and hands‑on with our dog trainer.
• Mileage reimbursement is usually available for coverage out of your dedicated zones.
• Dog walking gear & uniforms provided.
• W‑2 employee state and federal benefits (e.g., WA Paid Sick/Safe Leave).
• Full‑time positions are eligible for medical, PTO, and other great benefits after a standard waiting period.
• Depending on your availability, location, skill level, and qualifications, additional positions and promotion opportunities are available.

Frolic Pet Services embraces diversity and opposes discrimination. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and have the ability to perform all duties as assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.