Dog Walker & Pet Care for Seniors

Job Summary
Join our compassionate team as a Dog Walker & Pet Care Provider for Seniors, where your enthusiasm and animal handling expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their beloved pets.

In this role, you will provide energetic dog walking services, personalized pet care, and companionship tailored to the unique needs of senior clients. Your dedication will foster joyful outdoor experiences for dogs while offering seniors peace of mind knowing their pets are in caring hands. This position offers an opportunity to combine your love for animals with meaningful community service, creating positive impacts every day.

Requirements

• Extremely reliable, punctual and detail oriented.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation preferred for client visits and walks, a smartphone and can pass a background check.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor when working with seniors and their pets.
• Patient, respectful and comfortable interacting with seniors, including those with mobility or memory challenges.
• Strong background in animal handling across different species and sizes of dogs and cats.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor when working with seniors and their pets. Patient, respectful and comfortable interacting with seniors, including those with mobility or memory challenges.
• Proven experience in dog handling, pet sitting, or animal care roles (pet sitting, shelter, daycare, vet clinic, or long-term pet ownership.)

Responsibilities

• Take dogs on engaging walks, ensuring safe handling and proper restraint techniques to promote healthy exercise and mental stimulation
• Provide attentive pet care including feeding, administering medication if needed, and basic training to support pet well-being
• Assist seniors with pet-related tasks such as feeding, cleaning, and administering veterinary-prescribed treatments with patience and professionalism
• Monitor animal behavior during walks and care visits, recognizing signs of distress or illness and reporting concerns promptly
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing kennel cleaning, animal restraint.
• Offer companionship to pets through play, socialization, and gentle handling to enhance their emotional health
• Document pet care activities accurately and communicate effectively with clients about their pets’ needs and behaviors through our pet care app.

Part-time, flexible shifts ranging from 7am-830pm. Work is clustered within communities to minimize driving. Competitive per visit pay of $15 per visit-20-30 minutes (opportunity to cluster 2-4 visits together)

• For transparency, it is best if you live near the North Hills area of Raleigh NC - you may only do 2 visits (an hour) in the morning and come back later in the afternoon for another 2 visits - I just wanted to be clear about the part-time opportunity.

Join us in creating joyful moments for pets and seniors alike! Your energy, compassion, and expertise will help foster healthier lives for animals while enriching the daily routines of our senior community members. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to blend your love for animals with community service—apply today to become a vital part of our caring team!

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Location:

• Raleigh, NC 27609 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person