Dog Walker/Pet Sitter (aka a furry friend's Warm Lap!)

We are looking for pet-sitters/dog walkers (aka a furry friend's Warm Lap!) who LIVE in the following area:

***Northern Lakeville, Southern Burnsville, Eagan or Apple Valley (Please do NOT apply if you don't live in one of these areas)

Are you looking for a VERY part-time but fun and flexible way to earn extra income without giving up your flexibility while doing something you love? If you adore animals then At Home Pet Care, LLC may be the perfect fit!

What You’ll Do:

• Taking dogs on fun walks and giving them lots of love.
• Providing a soft lap for cats to snuggle in
• Write thoughtful and fun updates for pet parents after each visit.
• Handling simple tasks like cleaning litter boxes and tidying up pet areas.
• Enjoying fresh air—even when the weather isn’t purr-fect!

What We’re Looking For in You:

• You genuinely love animals (even when they are feeling stubborn)
• You’re responsible, organized, and can manage a flexible schedule.
• You have great communication skills and can write pet updates that make owners smile.
• You’re trustworthy and dependable—our furry clients (and their humans) count on you!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Work That Fits Your Life – Flexible, part-time hours that work with your schedule.
• Get Paid to Hang with Pets – No office, no cubicles—just wagging tails and happy purrs.
• Extra Income & Tips – Pet parents love to show appreciation!
• Employee Perks – Discounted pet care for your own furry family members.
• Referral Program Benefits – Recommend a friend and earn rewards!

This job may not be a good fit for you if…

• You feel significant anxiety walking into a new home for the first time, even when detailed notes and videos are provided.
• You need to feel 100% prepared and certain before starting a task, rather than figuring things out as you go.
• You tend to be very hard on yourself when things don't go perfectly.
• You find it stressful to prioritize in the moment or to decide what matters most when time is tight.
• You feel uncomfortable making reasonable judgment calls without immediate feedback or supervision.
• You need strict structure, exact instructions, or constant reassurance to feel at ease at work.
• You struggle to let go of an event once it’s over and carry stress from one moment into the next.

This role tends to feel best for people who:

• Stay calm and curious in new environments
• Are adaptable, flexible, and solution-oriented
• Recover quickly when a day doesn’t go exactly as planned
• Enjoy working independently

Work Remotely

• No

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Available between the hours of 11am-2pm weekdays
• Lives within 10 miles of the Minnesota Zoo
• Strong self-management skills
• Capability to occassionally perform heavy lifting (up to 30 lbs) only as needed for pet care tasks

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you own a smart phone and are comfortable with basic technology (or are willing to learn)?
• What city do you live in?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road