Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - West and South Seattle

Frolic Pet Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay starting at $21-22/hr

Paid training

Tips and mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A local pet care company is hiring part-time Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters in Seattle. Candidates must love animals, have strong communication skills, and be 21 or older. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in neighborhoods across Seattle. Ideal for compassionate individuals with a reliable vehicle. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in the animal industry is highly desired but not required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pet care, including walking and sitting.
• Communicate with clients and provide updates via the app.
• Monitor for potential issues related to pet health and safety.

Skills

Love for animals

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Reliable smartphone usage

Job description

Overview

A career in caring for animals is a life well lived. Frolic Pet Services is a locally-owned professional pet care company serving the Puget Sound region since 2008. We are currently hiring Part-Time Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters in various neighborhoods from North Seattle, Downtown, West Seattle, South Seattle, Des Moines, Kent, Auburn to Federal Way.

We provide high quality pet sitting and dog walking services with an emphasis on reliability, consistency, and safety. Our team is composed of life-long animal lovers who are deeply dedicated to the well-being of the pets entrusted to their care. We are seeking dedicated do-good-humans to join our team and help deliver great care to our long list of beloved pets.

See our CAREERS page for more detailed information on how we operate, job duties, responsibilities and requirements. 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 by our office team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and high-quality pet care, including dog walking and pet sitting for regular weekly, one-time, and vacation-care clients (cleaning, feeding, walking, playing, petting, brushing, pet waste clean-up, light housekeeping, medication administration, etc.).
• Provide dog walking at an appropriate pace for individual pets and support owners’ training regimens.
• Communicate with the Frolic office and clients; provide appointment updates and pet photos/videos via our app.
• Update the team on changes to client details or instructions, especially regarding pets, home instructions, locations, and safety.
• Monitor for potential issues and maintain a focus on safety and pet health.
• Additional responsibilities will be highlighted in the interview process and at hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in the animal industry is highly desired but not required (examples: dog walker, dog trainer, veterinary technician, kennel tech, animal caretaker, etc.).
• Must deeply love animals with a caring personality and prioritize safety and pet happiness.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle required.
• Reliable smartphone with data, GPS, email, camera, and messaging; you will use an app with location services.
• Vaccination against COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC. Some clients may request masking in their homes.
• Patience, calm demeanor, problem-solving ability, and strong attention to detail and safety.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and willingness to ask questions or address issues.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and cover for co-workers when needed.
• Time management, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Professional, friendly, and trustworthy with references.

Physical Requirements

This role is highly active. You may walk 4-6 hours of total walk time per day, across 4-10 miles, in various weather conditions. Physical tasks include standing, walking, twisting, bending, squatting, reaching, talking/hearing/seeing, handling, and driving. See details below for frequency guidelines used by WA L&I.

• Sitting: occasional
• Standing: constant
• Walking: constant
• Heights/Stairs: occasional
• Twisting, Bending/Stooping, Squatting/Kneeling: frequent
• Reaching, Talking/Hearing/Seeing, Handling/Grasping: constant
• Driving: frequent
• Repetitive motion: frequent
• Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling up to 70 lbs

Compensation & Benefits

• $21-22/hr starting base, DOE. Includes paid drive times between appointments.
• Sleepover services in clients’ homes (overnight) may include approx $70+ per night in addition to regular hours.
• Tips (client-dependent; many employees receive 15-30% in tips).
• Paid training with our dog trainer; mileage reimbursement for coverage outside your dedicated zones.
• Dog walking gear and uniforms provided.
• W2 employee benefits (state and federal) including WA Paid Sick/Safe Leave.
• Full-time positions eligible for medical, PTO, and other benefits after a waiting period; retirement plan options may be added in the future.
• Additional positions and promotion opportunities based on availability, location, skill, and qualifications.

Application

APPLY on our website or through the site where you saw this ad. Application process includes basic questions about experience and availability; after review, we will contact you for a short phone/Zoom interview and then invite you to an in-person interview and dog walk with our trainer at our Des Moines home office.

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