Pet Sitter Mornings / Evenings & Weekends ( Coconut Grove)

Pet Care Specialist (Dog Walker & Pet Sitter)

Company Overview

Equipaws Pet Services is a local, woman-owned pet sitting and dog walking company serving Miami pet families since 2011. We help pets and their people live happier, healthier lives through dependable, detail-oriented care and exceptional customer service. Our team takes pride in creating peace of mind for clients while building trusted relationships with the pets we care for every day.

The Opportunity

If you love animals, enjoy working independently, and want a role that keeps you active and engaged, this is an opportunity to build meaningful work around caring for pets in your community. You'll spend your days walking dogs, caring for cats and other household pets, and helping pet parents feel confident their animals are receiving exceptional care while they are away.

This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, organized, comfortable managing their own schedule, and motivated by work that combines responsibility, flexibility, and genuine connection with animals.

What You'll Do
Provide reliable, professional pet care services for dogs, cats, and other household pets throughout the Coconut Grove and surrounding areas
Turn daily dog walks into safe, engaging experiences while ensuring pets receive exercise, fresh water, treats, meals, or medications as instructed
Care for cats through feeding, litter box cleaning, playtime, companionship, and medication support when needed
Support vacationing clients by helping maintain their homes through tasks such as mail collection and trash management
Document each visit with detailed journals and photos so pet parents stay informed and connected to their pets
Build trusted relationships with clients through excellent communication, professionalism, and consistency
Manage routes efficiently while keeping travel time between visits limited whenever possible
What Success Looks Like

In the first 3 - 6 months, successful Pet Care Specialists will:

Earn strong client trust through reliable, compassionate care and consistent communication
Maintain high-quality visit reports and photo updates that create peace of mind for pet parents
Safely manage visits with dogs of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments
Build strong time-management habits while independently handling scheduled visits across the service area
Contribute to high client satisfaction and repeat business by delivering dependable, detail-oriented service
What We're Looking For
Strong comfort level handling dogs of different sizes and breeds
Dependable, trustworthy, and highly organized with strong time-management skills
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Comfortable working independently and traveling throughout the local area
Able to work outdoors in Miami weather conditions year-round, including rain and summer heat
Weekend and holiday availability required
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a valid driver's license, insured vehicle, smartphone, and email access
Ability to pass a background check and be authorized to work in the U.S.
Previous pet care, animal handling, veterinary, kennel, rescue, or customer service experience is strongly preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive pay with workload flexibility
100% of tips retained by employees
Bonus pay for holidays
W-2 employee status with direct deposit and employer-paid payroll taxes
Liability insurance, bonding, and workers' compensation coverage provided
Mobile data reimbursement
Paid Pet CPR and First Aid training
Ongoing training in leash walking, behavior, and pet care best practices
Company-provided uniforms, tools, treats, and supplies
Work within approximately a 7-mile radius of your home
Employee discounts on personal pet care services
Team contests, prizes, social events, and advancement opportunities
Work Location / Schedule
Service areas include Coconut Grove and surrounding Miami neighborhoods
Part-time to full-time opportunities available
Typical pet sitting shifts include:
Morning visits: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (can be 1 or 2 visits)
Evening visits: 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Weekends
Visits occur Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays
Minimum twelve-month commitment preferred
How to Apply

If you're passionate about animals and want meaningful, active work where you can make a difference for pets and their families every day, we'd love to hear from you.

You can also learn more about our team on Instagram

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour