Love Pets? Find a Part-Time Job That Fits Your College Schedule!

Applicants Must Live in Elk Grove

Looking for meaningful part-time work that fits around your classes? Get out from behind a desk, spend time with pets, and earn extra income while gaining valuable professional experience.

Karla’s Pet Care has been Elk Grove’s trusted in-home pet sitting and dog walking company since 2004. We’re looking for responsible, dependable college students who genuinely love animals and can commit to a consistent part-time schedule.

No professional pet care experience? That’s okay! We provide paid training to help the right people succeed.

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

Morning Pet Sitters
7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Midday Dog Walkers
10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Afternoon & Evening Pet Sitters
4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Some weekend and holiday availability is required. This position works especially well for students with online classes, flexible class schedules, or availability between classes.

What You’ll Do

• Visit pets in their homes throughout Elk Grove
• Walk dogs and provide exercise, playtime, and enrichment
• Feed pets and administer medications according to their care instructions
• Refresh food and water and clean up pet-related messes
• Help pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their families are away
• Take great photos and send reassuring visit updates through our app
• Build special relationships with pets who will be excited to see you

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• Live within the city of Elk Grove
• Own a reliable vehicle that is available for every scheduled shift
• Maintain at least California’s state-required automobile insurance
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be available for at least 2 of our regular time blocks
• Be willing to commit to a dependable, ongoing work schedule
• Be available for some weekends and holidays
• Be comfortable driving between clients’ homes
• Be comfortable using smartphone apps for scheduling, GPS, messaging, mileage tracking, and pet updates
• Be willing and able to pass a background check

*Applicants who do not live in Elk Grove or do not have their own properly insured vehicle cannot be considered.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are

• Responsible, trustworthy, and compassionate
• Able to balance work responsibilities with your school schedule
• Detail-oriented and able to follow pet-care and home-security instructions
• Comfortable working independently
• A strong communicator
• Genuinely excited to care for pets of different ages, sizes, and personalities
• Interested in building work experience and becoming part of a supportive team

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Paid hands-on training
• No professional pet care experience required
• Mileage reimbursement between visits
• Aflac supplemental insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program through Paychex
• Opportunities for growth and additional responsibilities
• Supportive leadership and an experienced team that has your back
• Active, independent work instead of being stuck behind a desk
• Meaningful experience in communication, responsibility, time management, and animal care

Turn your love for animals into a rewarding part-time job that works with your college life.

If you live in Elk Grove, have your own properly insured vehicle, and are ready to join our pet-loving team, apply today!