Pet Sitter & Dog Walker- Part Time

For nature lovers, intuitive animal people, and kind humans looking for meaningful, flexible work.

If the idea of spending your days walking forest trails and beautiful neighborhoods with dogs, caring for animals in the calm of their own homes, and building a schedule that truly supports your life is what you’re looking for… keep reading.

Auntie M Pet Care is a trusted professional pet sitting, dog walking, and dog training team. We are a woman-owned, LGBTQIA+ friendly company that serves the greater Asheville and surrounding areas. Empathy, curiosity, reliability, communication, and healthy boundaries are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re a down-to-earth, supportive community committed to providing the kind of care pets and their people can truly depend on. Our team members are dedicated and proud of the work they do. We’ve built an environment that encourages growth, builds confidence, and helps every person feel genuinely valued as part of a team offering exceptional care to our local pet community.Many of our current team members joined us looking for flexible, meaningful work or steady supplemental income. This role has helped them feel connected to the community, learn the area better, and build a rhythm that truly fits with their life. We’re honored to offer the same opportunity to you!

We are currently looking for team members who:

Can serve the following areas:

Weaverville to South Asheville

Prefer availability to help with the following shifts:

• Some weekend coverage
• Overnight stays (single nights to multi-week stays weekday and weekend)
• Holiday coverage (optional + higher pay)
• Flexible, last minute availability

This role begins part-time with the potential to grow into additional responsibilities or full-time for the right candidate.

We encourage you to visit our website AuntieM-PetCare.com and check out our Facebook and Instagram pages @auntiempetcare to learn more about us!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

You build a schedule that supports your life

You choose when you’re available. We honor boundaries. Holidays are optional and paid at a higher rate.

You get to focus on the animals

We handle the messages, scheduling, invoicing and logistics. You simply meet the client once and then dive into caring for their pets.

Work rooted in nature

There will be sunshine, trails, and quiet moments. There will also be rain, mud, and unexpected challenges. Our team members enjoy that their work is active and that every day is different.

Supportive culture with exceptional communication

We keep things clear, steady, and down-to-earth. Many team members say it’s the best communication they’ve ever experienced in a workplace.

A real sense of belonging

We’re a community of kind, intuitive, animal-loving humans who care about animals and each other. Our team includes outdoor lovers, artists, readers, hikers, students, parents, and creative souls who value connection, kindness, and honesty.

What You’ll Do

• Provide midday dog walks and hikes
• Complete pet sitting visits and walks in the mornings, middays, and evenings
• Stay overnight in clients’ homes for weekend or multi-night care (1 night up to 3 weeks)
• Travel up to 30 minutes from home for services (extra helpful if you’re willing to go a bit farther occasionally)

This will be based on your availability and customizable work preferences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Client meet-and-greets
• Walking dogs on pavement, trails, and steep terrain
• Cleaning/drying dogs after walks
• Feeding, refreshing water, and medication administration
• Enrichment, play, and engagement
• Litter box care and waste cleanup
• Plant care + mail pickup + taking out trash when clients are out of town
• Tidying the home and replacing linens after overnight stays
• Following instructions carefully and respectfully Protecting client privacy and home safety (no unapproved visitors)

Who Thrives Here:

• Someone with good intuition and comfort around animals
• A kind, grounded, reliable person
• A nature lover who enjoys being active
• A clear communicator
• Independent but appreciates a supportive team
• Curious and thoughtful when learning new things

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Reliable transportation - you will need your own vehicle
• Comfortable walking dogs of all sizes and breeds
• Can lift 30 lbs and work in all weather
• Smartphone for team and client communication
• Ability to pass a clear background check
• Prior pet care experience preferred

Compensation & Perks

• $15-24 per hour
• Tips
• Holiday pay
• Flexible schedule
• Team member discounts
• Referral bonuses
• Growth potential

If you’re kind, intuitive with animals, and love spending time in nature, and you want flexible, meaningful work with a team that truly supports you, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today on our website AuntieM-PetCare.com. Auntie M Pet Care will only consider applicants who apply directly on our website.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: In person