Weekday Pet Care Associate (Dog Walking, Pet Sitting)

Pet Care Professional – Daytime Coverage
Blue Skies Pet Care, LLC
Primarily serving Newton, North Newton, and Hesston Kansas.

Pay & Compensation

• Typical average earnings: $14–17/hour, including tips and mileage reimbursement
• Base pay starts at about $12.50/hour before tips
• Paid per visit, plus tips, mileage reimbursement, and referral bonuses
• W-2 employee position (not a 1099 contractor)
• Holiday pay: Major holidays are paid at approximately 1.5x base pay

Required Availability

• Weekday daytime availability is required

Typical shifts include:

• 6:00am–3:00pm
• 10:00am–2:00pm
• Or a combination of these shifts depending on client schedules

Candidates must be available during most weekdays. Evening and weekend availability is helpful and may occasionally be requested, especially during busy seasons.

Hours can fluctuate depending on client needs. We are currently preparing for our busy season, when daytime schedules tend to fill quickly.

About Blue Skies Pet Care
Blue Skies Pet Care is a locally owned and operated professional pet care company serving Harvey County since 2010. We provide dependable, high-quality care for pets while their people are away, and we support our team members with fairness, respect, clear communication, and realistic expectations.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• You genuinely enjoy building relationships with dogs, cats, and other pets
• You like staying active and working outdoors
• You value meaningful, independent work that supports your local community
• You prefer a small, supportive local team over a large corporate company
• You enjoy having regular clients and getting to know their pets over time

Important Things to Know Before Applying

• Variable schedule: Weekly hours fluctuate based on client needs. This is a year-round position, with the highest demand for evening coverage during Spring Break, summer, and major holidays. Most team members average part-time hours annually, with opportunities for near full-time hours seasonally. This role is best suited as supplemental income.
• Holidays: Availability on most major holidays is required, with additional holiday pay
• Weather: This work continues in rain, heat, cold, and snow. Pets rely on us regardless of the forecast
• Transportation: You will travel between clients’ homes, so reliable personal transportation is required

Typical Responsibilities

• Visit clients’ homes to care for pets while families are out of town
• Walk dogs during afternoon and evening hours
• Provide feeding, fresh water, medication when needed, and potty breaks
• Poop scoop yards
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and the Blue Skies team

This is an active, hands-on role. Reliability is essential. Pets depend on us for their daily care, comfort, and safety. Training, support, and clear expectations are provided so team members feel confident working independently.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must live in Newton, North Newton, or Hesston
• Must have consistent access to an insured, reliable vehicle
• Must have a smartphone with a data plan
• Must be comfortable working with both dogs and cats
• Must be punctual, organized, and able to work independently
• Must provide two work references
• Must be willing to commit to at least 12 months with the company
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Physical requirements include walking several miles on foot, climbing stairs, bending and kneeling frequently, safely handling dogs that may pull on leash, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Prior employment may be verified as part of the hiring process. Employers listed as “current” will not be contacted without additional consent.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Work Location: In person