Flexible Part-Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker — Elk Grove

Karla’s Pet Care, LLC; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Aflac supplemental insurance options

401(k) Paychex

20+ years pet-care experience

Job summary

Karla’s Pet Care, LLC in Elk Grove provides professional in-home pet sitting and private dog walking. We’re seeking reliable, mature-minded team members for meaningful, flexible part-time work in our established Elk Grove operation.

This driving-based role offers morning, midday, and evening shifts, with weekend/holiday availability. Paid training is provided as you support local families and keep pets active and safe.

Qualifications

• Live in Elk Grove.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Own a reliable vehicle that's available when scheduled.
• Carry California auto insurance.
• Be comfortable driving to homes throughout Elk Grove.
• Be physically able to walk dogs and perform routine pet-care duties.
• Use smartphone apps for directions, scheduling, messages, mileage, photographs, and visit notes.
• Offer dependable availability during at least one regular time block.
• Be available for a portion of weekends and holidays.
• Pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Taking a dog for a neighborhood walk.
• Preparing meals and refreshing water.
• Spending quality time with a cat or other household pet.
• Providing medication according to written directions.
• Keeping feeding and litter areas clean.
• Checking that a pet appears healthy and comfortable.
• Photographing the pet and updating the family.
• Carefully securing doors, gates, keys, and alarms.

Skills

Reliable

Mature-minded

Clear communication

Patient with animals

Physically active

Tech-savvy (smartphone apps)

Tools

Smartphone apps

Job description

Karla’s Pet Care, LLC in Elk Grove provides professional in-home pet sitting and private dog walking. We’re seeking reliable, mature-minded team members for meaningful, flexible part-time work in our established Elk Grove operation.

This driving-based role offers morning, midday, and evening shifts, with weekend/holiday availability. Paid training is provided as you support local families and keep pets active and safe.