Make Pets Part of Your Workday

Part-Time Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers — Elk Grove, CA
Pay: $16.90–$17.40 per hour

A wagging tail at the door. A shy cat learning to trust you. A family who can relax because you’ve got things covered.

At Karla’s Pet Care, LLC, those everyday moments are the heart of our work. We’ve provided in-home pet sitting and dog walking in Elk Grove since 2004, and we’re adding dependable, compassionate people to our team.

If you enjoy animals, like staying active, and take pride in following through, we’d love to hear from you. Professional pet care experience isn’t required—we provide paid, hands-on training.

We’re hiring for one or more of these time blocks:

• Morning pet visits: 7:00–10:00 a.m.
• Midday dog walks: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Afternoon and evening pet visits: 4:00–9:00 p.m.

Some weekend and holiday availability is required. You do not need to be available for all three time blocks.

You’ll travel between clients’ homes throughout Elk Grove, providing attentive care that follows each pet’s routine. Responsibilities include:

• Walking dogs and providing exercise, playtime, and enrichment
• Feeding pets, refreshing water, and administering medications according to care instructions and training
• Scooping litter boxes and cleaning up pet-related messes
• Helping pets feel comfortable while their families are away
• Following home-access instructions and securing homes before leaving
• Taking photos and sending clear, reassuring visit updates through our app

Our clients count on us to notice details, follow instructions, and provide reliable care every visit.

What You’ll Need

Please review our requirements before applying:

*You must live within the city of Elk Grove

*Have your own reliable, properly insured vehicle available for every scheduled shift.

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license and maintain at least California’s required automobile insurance
• Be available for at least one of the time blocks listed above
• Be willing to work some weekends and holidays
• Be comfortable driving between clients’ homes and working independently
• Be comfortable using your own smartphone with our apps for scheduling, GPS, mileage tracking, ChatGPT, visit updates.
• Be willing and able to pass a background check

Who Does Well Here?

Someone who follows through, respects clients’ homes, and treats each pet with patience and kindness. You’ll need strong communication skills, careful attention to instructions, and a willingness to learn our care and safety procedures.

You should enjoy caring for dogs, cats, pocket pets, bird, reptiles, different ages, sizes, and personalities. You’ll work independently during visits, with an experienced team available for support.

What We Offer

• $16.90–$17.40 per hour
• Part-time scheduling based on your availability and client needs
• Paid, hands-on training
• Mileage reimbursement between visits
• Aflac supplemental insurance benefits
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan through Paychex for eligible employees
• Opportunities for growth and additional responsibilities
• Supportive managers and experienced teammates
• Active, meaningful work helping local pets and their families

Ready to Apply?

Please confirm that you live in Elk Grove and have your own reliable, properly insured vehicle. Both are required for consideration.

We look forward to meeting you!