Substitute Pet Care Specialist / Dog Walker

Executive Pet Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Substitute Pet Care Specialist in Cleveland! This flexible, rewarding role allows you to care for pets on short notice while enjoying premium pay for urgent visits. Ideal for animal lovers, freelancers, or students, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. With a supportive team and opportunities for training, you can thrive in a fun, professional environment while balancing your schedule. Apply today and become the backup hero pets rely on!

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Premium Pay

Paid Training

Continuing Education Access

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience with dogs and cats is essential.
• Must communicate clearly and use a smartphone confidently.

Responsibilities

• Provide dog walks and in-home pet visits as a fill-in.
• Follow customized instructions to care for pets.

Skills

Pet Care Experience

Communication Skills

Reliability

Calm Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mobile App

Job description

Join the ExecuPets Team as a Substitute / As-Needed Pet Care Specialist!

Downtown Cleveland & Nearby Neighborhoods

Love Pets? Live Near Downtown Cleveland? Need Flexible, Rewarding Work?

ExecuPets — Cleveland’s premium dog walking and pet care company — is now hiring Substitute / On-Call Pet Care Specialists to step in when our regularly scheduled walkers and sitters are unavailable.

This flexible, as-needed role is perfect for someone with a big heart for animals, a reliable presence, and availability on short notice.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide dog walks and in-home pet visits as a fill-in for other team members

• Follow customized instructions to care for a variety of pets

• Offer timely photo updates and notes through our mobile app

• Work independently while representing ExecuPets with professionalism and warmth

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Lives in or frequently travels through Downtown Cleveland or surrounding areas (Ohio City, Tremont, Detroit-Shoreway, etc.)

• Has a flexible schedule and can work last-minute, nights, or weekends

• Is confident, reliable, and calm under pressure

• Has experience with pets — especially dogs and cats

• Communicates clearly and uses a smartphone confidently

• Can pass a background check and has reliable transportation

• Is 18+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Perks of the Position:

Flexible schedule — pick up work as it fits your life
Premium pay for urgent, night, weekend, or holiday visits
Paid training including pet first aid & CPR
Access to the ExecuPets Academy for continuing education
Be part of a fun, professional, animal-loving team

This is a great fit for:

• Freelancers, creatives, or students looking for flexible income

• People who live downtown and want to walk dogs as a side gig

• Former Rover/Wag sitters who want a more supportive, reliable company

• Hospitality or service industry workers with daytime availability

• Animal lovers who want to make a real difference for pets and pet parents!

️ Ready to Be the Backup Hero Pets Rely On?

Apply today and join Cleveland’s most trusted and professional pet care team.
We can’t wait to meet you (and maybe your four-legged co-workers too)!