On-Demand Dog Walker

Arroyo Pet; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Flexible scheduling

Employee discount

Paid sick time

Growth potential

Job summary

Arroyo Pet in Palatine, IL is hiring dog walkers and pet sitters for part-time roles. You will visit client homes, walk dogs, and provide drop-in care with attention to feeding, meds, and safety.

Applicants should be at least 18, have reliable transportation, be flexible, and communicate clearly. Background checks required; veterinary or animal-care experience is a plus. Part-time with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the service area.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and managing responsibilities without direct supervision.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Previous veterinary, kennel, or professional animal care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable dog walking and drop-in pet care visits for clients throughout the service area.
• Follow detailed feeding, medication, exercise, and care instructions for each pet and household.
• Build trust with clients through punctuality, professionalism, and consistent communication.
• Complete accurate visit reports with updates, photos, and important observations after every appointment.
• Manage visits independently while maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and care.
• Support pets' routines and comfort while owners are away.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Flexible availability

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Background check

Animal care experience

Job description

Company Overview

At Arroyo Pet, we focus on strengthening the bond between pets and their people through consistent, professional, and compassionate care. Since 2021, we've proudly served more than 200 clients throughout Palatine, Barrington, and surrounding communities.

Our clients trust us in their homes and with the pets they consider family. That trust drives the standards we set for communication, reliability, and care every day.

The Opportunity

We're looking for dependable, caring, and detail-oriented individuals to join our growing team as Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, values responsibility, and takes pride in delivering reliable service that makes a meaningful difference for pets and their owners.

This role is more than spending time with animals. Success comes from building trust with clients, following care instructions carefully, communicating clearly, and consistently delivering a professional experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide safe, reliable dog walking and drop-in pet care visits for clients throughout the service area
• Follow detailed feeding, medication, exercise, and care instructions for each pet and household
• Build trust with clients through punctuality, professionalism, and consistent communication
• Complete accurate visit reports with updates, photos, and important observations after every appointment
• Manage visits independently while maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and care
• Support pets' routines and comfort while owners are away

What Success Looks Like

In the first 6-12 months, successful team members will:

• Build strong relationships with repeat clients through dependable and attentive service
• Consistently complete visits on time and according to care instructions
• Maintain accurate and professional communication with clients and the Arroyo Pet team
• Demonstrate sound judgment and reliability while working independently
• Grow into additional hours and responsibilities based on performance and client demand

What We're Looking For

• 18 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the service area
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and managing responsibilities without direct supervision
• Ability to pass a background check
• Previous veterinary, kennel, or professional animal care experience is a plus

We've found this role is best suited for individuals who are dependable, organized, compassionate, and looking for steady part-time work with growth potential.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay: $16 per hour
• Additional mileage reimbursement and tips (typically an additional $5-$10 per hour depending on season and client volume)
• Holiday pay at time-and-a-half
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Opportunity to grow into full-time status as business needs expand

Work Location / Schedule

• Part-time position
• Service areas include Palatine, Barrington, and nearby communities
• Flexible schedule with weekend and holiday availability required
• Work is performed at client homes and outdoors in varying weather conditions