Dog Walker & Pet Sitter in North Charleston (Dorchester Rd & Park Circle areas) - PART-TIME

Life’s too short for boring jobs. Let’s add some fun to your day!

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you must complete our online application at:
www.PawsUpCHS.com/pet-care-jobs
Indeed applications alone will not be reviewed.

If you love sunshine, staying active, and spending time with adorable dogs, cats, and other pets, this might be your perfect side gig.

Join PAWS UP!, one of the area’s most sought-after professional dog walking and pet sitting teams, where your office is the outdoors and your coworkers have paws, feathers, and fins.

This position services: North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Park Circle, Ladson, Downtown Charleston, and parts of Summerville.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is a PART-TIME, As-Needed role with NO guaranteed or set hours. It is designed to provide supplemental income, not full-time employment.

Our busiest times include:

• Midday dog walks during the workweek
• Summer vacation season
• Major holidays

You must be available for at least one major holiday (Thanksgiving or Christmas). Partial-day availability is okay.

ABOUT US

PAWS UP! is an award-winning, locally owned, growing pet care company founded in 2016. We provide dependable, enrichment-based care for busy pet parents.

We’re known for:

• Reliability
• Clear communication
• Attention to detail
• Treating every pet like an individual, because they are

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Providing midday dog walks in clients’ neighborhoods
• Completing adventure walks, including safely transporting dogs to and from curated locations
• Caring for cats, dogs, and other small animals while their families travel
• Following detailed care instructions for each pet
• Communicating with clients through our pet care app
• Writing detailed visit reports and capturing high-quality photos and videos
• Showing up on time and being dependable. Our clients count on consistency

WHO THIS JOB IS PERFECT FOR

This role is a great fit for:

• Stay-at-home parents with daytime availability
• College or graduate students with flexible schedules
• Active retirees who enjoy staying busy
• Fitness enthusiasts who love being outdoors
• Anyone looking for supplemental income doing meaningful work

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A genuine love of animals and comfort working independently
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Availability between 7 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Friday
• Midday dog walks (10 AM to 2 PM) is our busiest time
• Morning pet sitting and evening pet sitting (7 – 9am and 4 – 7pm)
• Ability to work at least two weekends per month
• Morning, Afternoon, and evening pet sitting / dog walking (7 – 9am, 12 – 2pm, and 4 – 7pm)
• Willingness to work at least one major holiday (Thanksgiving or Christmas, partial day is okay)
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle
• Must reside in one of our service areas (North Charleston, Hanahan, Park Circle preferred)
• Ability to pass a background check

A Quick Reality Check

Yes, you’ll get fresh air, exercise, and lots of tail wags.

But you’ll also be:

• Walking in heat, humidity, and occasional rain
• Managing different dog personalities and energy levels
• Cleaning up waste and occasional messes
• Sticking to a schedule and showing up no matter what

If that still sounds like your kind of day, you’ll fit right in here.PLEASE NOTE

This position requires reliability, consistency, and attention to detail.

This is not a good fit if you:

• Need guaranteed, full-time, or set hours
• Have very limited weekday or no weekend availability
• Prefer a desk job or indoor work
• Are not comfortable working independently
• Struggle with reliability or time management

PAY & PERKS

• Pay typically ranges from $13.00 to $18.00 per hour, including tips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• Employee discounts and referral bonuses
• Supportive team environment with training and backup coverage
• Opportunities for additional responsibilities and growth for strong performers

READY TO APPLY?

To be considered, you must complete our online application at:
www.PawsUpCHS.com/pet-care-jobs
Indeed applications alone will not be reviewed.

If you’re reliable, love animals, and want a role that keeps you active and engaged, we’d love to hear from you.

PAWS UP! is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Referral program

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Supplemental income
• Tips

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• * Are you available to work at least two weekends per month? (required)
• Are you available to work on Thanksgiving and/or Christmas? (At least one is Required - can be partial days)
• • This is a PART-TIME, As Needed position and there are no set or guaranteed hours per week (they fluctuate). This is for supplemental income only! Do you UNDERSTAND and AGREE?
• * This job requires you to travel between client homes to care for their pets. Do you have daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle?
• * Do you live near Dorchester Road or in the Park Circle area, - North Charleston, Ladson, or Summerville? (please specify)
• Have you completed our online application at: PawsUpCHS.com/pet-care-jobs (required)?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road