Pet Nanny / Dog Walker - Maplewood

The Peaks Pet Nanny; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Office support

Liability insurance

Online scheduling

Bi-monthly pay + tips

Long-term opportunity

Weekday midday walks

In-home visits (morning/midday/evening

Overnight care (optional)

Weekend/holiday pay

Job summary

The Peaks Pet Nanny is looking for reliable, animal-loving helpers to provide in-home pet sitting and dog walking in Maplewood, NJ and surrounding areas.

Join a supportive, award‑winning team that values being outdoors, caring for pets like family, and flexible hours. Expect morning, midday, evening visits and optional overnight care.

Qualifications

• Must be 25+ (insurance requirement).
• Reliable, insured vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Smartphone, computer, and printer access.
• Physically able to walk dogs of all sizes.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Background check and references required.
• Prior personal or professional pet care experience.
• Meet with clients for complimentary meet & greets.
• Provide visit updates with photos/videos.
• Communicate clearly with the office, clients, and fellow Pet Nannies.
• Work independently while being a strong, positive team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑home pet sitting visits (morning, midday, evening, bedtime).
• Perform weekday dog walking with a midday focus.
• Coordinate with the office for scheduling and updates.
• Follow customized care instructions and safety guidelines.
• Share visit updates with photos/videos to clients.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliable vehicle

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor adaptability

Clear communication

Meet & greet experience

Job description

We’re looking for reliable, animal-loving folks to provide dependable pet sitting and dog walking (in the client's home). This role is perfect for fellow Pet Parents who enjoy being outdoors and caring for pets as if they were their own.

Location Requirement
This position is for Pet Nannies who live within or very close to the service area , as the role involves frequent local travel. The service area includes Maplewood and surrounding areas.

The Peaks Pet Nanny has been caring for pets and their families across Northern NJ since 2004. With a trusted team of 60+ Pet Nannies and nearly 4,000 families served, we’re the largest privately owned pet sitting company in the area, and our culture is what truly sets us apart.

If you love animals, enjoy being active, and want flexible, meaningful work, this is your chance to join a reliable, supportive, and award-winning team.

What We Offer

• Supportive, respectful team culture
• Full office support (scheduling, billing, customer service, marketing)
• Liability insurance and bonding provided
• Online scheduling system
• Bi-monthly payments + tips
• Long-term opportunity
• Weekday dog walking (midday focus)
• In-the-clients-home: pet sitting visits (morning, midday, evening, bedtime)
• Optional overnight care
• Weekend & holiday opportunities with additional pay

Qualifications

• Must be 25+ (insurance requirement)
• Reliable, insured vehicle + valid driver’s license
• Smartphone, computer, and printer access
• Physically able to walk dogs of all sizes
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Dependable, trustworthy, and professional
• Background check and references required
• Prior personal or professional pet care experience
• Meet with clients for complimentary meet & greets
• Follow customized care instructions
• Provide visit updates with photos/videos
• Communicate clearly with the office, clients, and fellow Pet Nannies
• Work independently while being a strong, positive team member
• 30-min visit: $15–$22
• 45-min visit: $22–$27
• 60-min visit: $27+
• Overnights (10–12 hr): $77+
• Extra pay for customer tips, weekends, holidays, and additional pets
• Bonus: Independent Contractors may deduct eligible work expenses at tax time.

Pet Services Personal and Laundry Services Consumer Services

Company size 11–50 employees

Company type Self-owned Founded 2004

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

0% in 12 mo

11 employees on LinkedIn

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

4.0

3 reviews

100% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 4.0

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 4.1

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.9

Compensation & benefits 3.4

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849, US Morristown , NJ, US

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Company The Peaks Pet Nanny

Location Maplewood, New Jersey, United States