Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter – Flexible Hours + Tips (Buckhead)

Buckhead Pet Pals- Atlanta's Premier Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckhead Pet Pals- Atlanta's Premier Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company is seeking reliable people who love dogs and cats to join our team of sitters. This independent contractor role offers flexible availability, the opportunity to stay active, and potential for a steady schedule with clients near Buckhead.

Applicants should live in or near Buckhead, be comfortable handling pets, and be willing to complete a background check. Pet experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Must love dogs and cats.
• Live in or near Buckhead, Atlanta.
• Willingness to complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes to walk, feed, play with, and care for their dogs and cats.
• Follow each client's care notes; some pets may need medication or litter scooping.
• Send a quick update and photo/video after every visit.
• Walk in all kinds of weather; adjust length if heat requires indoor time.

Skills

Love dogs

Love cats

Reliable

Background check

Job description

Earn $11 per 30-minute walk, plus tips. You choose your availability.

Buckhead Pet Pals has been caring for Atlanta's pets since 1998. We're looking for reliable people who love dogs and cats, live in or near Buckhead, and want to join our team of sitters. This is a great fit for retirees, students, parents with school-day hours, and anyone who would rather spend the day outside with dogs than at a desk.

What You’ll Earn

• $8 per 20-minute visit
• $11 per 30-minute visit (our most popular)
• $16 per 45-minute visit
• $22 per 60-minute visit
• $55 per overnight stay in a client's home
• Plus tips (you keep 100%) and time-and-a-half on major holidays!

Example: Once your schedule builds, 6 midday walks a day, Monday–Friday, is about $330 a week before tips.

What The Job Looks Like

• Visit clients' homes to walk, feed, play with, and care for their dogs and cats
• Follow each client's care notes. Some pets need medication, litter scooping for cats, or extra attention
• Send a quick/fun update and photo/video through our app after every visit
• Walk in all kinds of weather. On extreme-heat days we shorten walks and spend the extra time indoors with the pets

Why our sitters stay

• You set your availability. Our office handles scheduling, billing, and client questions, so you can focus on the pets
• Visits stay close to home. We match you with clients near where you live
• Steady work from a trusted local company with 28 years in Atlanta
• Get paid to stay active. You won't need a gym membership

What You’ll Need

• A reliable car and a valid driver's license
• A smartphone with a data plan
• Comfort handling dogs of all sizes, cats, or both
• Willingness to complete a background check
• Pet experience is a plus. Professional pet-care experience is not required

This is an independent contractor position.

Applying takes about 3 minutes, and no resume is needed.