Pet Sitter and dog walker

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

Now Hiring Part-Time Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers

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.

Available Shifts

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!