Professional Dog Walker & Pet Sitter (Part-Time)

Professional Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
(Part-Time)

Love Dogs? Enjoy Being Active? Looking for Meaningful Work That Makes a Difference?

Imagine spending part of your workday outdoors, building relationships with dogs who are excited to see you, and knowing that the care you provide gives pet owners peace of mind.
Since 2007, we've provided professional in-home pet care throughout Miami. Dog walking is the heart of our business, and we also provide puppy visits, pet sitting, cat care, and overnight care.
We're looking for dependable, caring individuals who love animals, enjoy staying active, and take pride in doing meaningful work.
You don't need previous professional pet care experience to join our team. We provide training and guidance to help you succeed. What matters most is your reliability, judgment, and commitment to providing exceptional care.
At MPC, professional describes how we approach our responsibilities. This is ongoing, part-time work—not occasional gig work or a hobby.

What Makes Working at Miami Pet Concierge Different?
We believe professional pet care is something to take pride in. Our clients trust us with beloved family members, and we want our team members to feel prepared, supported, and confident in the care they provide.
When you join Miami Pet Concierge, you can expect:

• Meaningful work. Build lasting relationships with dogs and other pets who come to know and trust you, while giving their owners peace of mind.
• Paid training and ongoing support. Learn our care procedures and safety standards, with guidance and feedback from our owners.
• Independence with support when you need it. Enjoy working independently while knowing that help and guidance are available.
• Opportunities to learn and improve. Develop your pet care skills through hands-on experience, Pet CPR & First Aid certification, and continuing education.
• A commitment to doing things right. Be part of an established company that values reliability, attention to detail, and thoughtful communication.
• Part-time scheduling that works with your availability. Opportunities for recurring assignments and additional visits based on your availability and client needs.

A Day in the Life of a Miami Pet Concierge Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Your day might begin with an enthusiastic Labrador who's excited for his morning walk. Your next visit could be with an older dog who prefers a slower pace and a little extra attention.
Later, you might care for a playful puppy or visit a cat whose family is traveling.
Throughout your assigned visits, you'll travel between clients' homes, follow individualized care instructions, and send thoughtful updates and photos that give pet owners peace of mind.
Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing safe, attentive 30-60 minute dog walks for dogs of different sizes, breeds, energy levels and personalities.
• Using appropriate leash-handling techniques and following individualized safety instructions, including for dogs that may pull or react to distractions.
• Providing puppy visits, feeding pets, refreshing water, and caring for cats.
• Administering medications when required.
• Observing and reporting changes in pets' health, behavior, or well-being.
• Following detailed care instructions and respecting the security of clients' homes.
• Sending timely, thoughtful visit updates and photos.
• Communicating with MPC's owners and teammates as needed.

Who Thrives on Our Team?
You don't have to know everything about professional pet care on day one. We're happy to train people who have the right qualities and a desire to learn.
Our strongest team members tend to have several things in common:
They follow through. When they make a commitment, they take it seriously. Pets and clients can count on them to be there.
They genuinely love animals. They enjoy caring for pets with different personalities, temperaments, and needs.
They're confident and safety-conscious around dogs. They're comfortable with dogs of different sizes and personalities, remain calm in challenging situations, and are willing to learn and develop the skills needed to safely handle stronger or reactive dogs.
They notice the little things. They follow instructions carefully, pay attention to changes, and understand that details matter.
They're comfortable working independently. They manage their responsibilities without constant supervision and make thoughtful decisions.
They're eager to learn. They welcome feedback and want to continue improving their skills.
They're dependable teammates. They communicate clearly and understand that even independent work requires cooperation and accountability.

Let's Talk About the Physical Side of the Job
Dog walking is active, physical work—especially in Miami's heat and humidity!
You'll need to be comfortable:

• Walking several miles throughout a workday in varying Miami weather conditions.
• Handling dogs of different sizes and energy levels, including larger, stronger dogs that may pull on the leash.
• Staying alert and responding calmly to unexpected distractions or challenging situations.
• Bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and moving frequently.
• Driving between client homes throughout your assigned work.

You don't need to be an experienced professional dog walker. We provide training and guidance, and assignments are made with safety, experience, and individual handling abilities in mind.

Location & Schedule: Finding the Right Fit
Because we care for pets in their own homes, living in or near our service area is strongly preferred.
Most of our recurring weekday dog walks are in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and South Miami. We also serve Pinecrest, Dadeland, East Kendall, Palmetto Bay, and surrounding neighborhoods.

When We Need Help
Our scheduling needs vary by service:

• Dog walking and puppy visits: Primarily weekday daytime hours, with recurring walks making up a significant portion of our work.

 

• Pet sitting and cat care: Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on client needs.

We particularly value applicants with consistent weekday daytime availability who are also interested in helping with other types of pet care when their schedules permit.
Because our clients rely on us throughout the year, dependable availability during summer and holiday periods is important.
We're looking for individuals interested in an ongoing position, with a commitment of at least nine months.
Availability is an important consideration, but we evaluate each applicant's overall qualifications, reliability, and fit.

What Experience and Qualifications Do You Need?
Previous professional pet care experience is helpful but not required. Experience through personal pet ownership, animal rescue, veterinary care, dog daycare, or other animal-related settings can be valuable.
More important is your reliability, judgment, comfort around animals, and willingness to learn.

Basic requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a reliable automobile and valid auto insurance.
• Have a smartphone with camera and data plan.
• Communicate fluently in English.
• Be physically capable of performing the duties described above.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in Miami weather.
• Be responsible, dependable, and attentive to detail.
• Be able to commit to the position for at least nine months.

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What We Offer

• Paid training.
• Pet CPR & First Aid certification.
• Continuing education.
• Flexible scheduling between assigned visits.
• Holiday incentives.
• Client tips.
• Discounted pet care for your personal pets.

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Could You See Yourself Here?
The most rewarding part of this work isn't simply spending time with dogs and cats. It's becoming someone those pets recognize and trust and knowing their owners have peace of mind because you’re there.
At Miami Pet Concierge, our mission is simple:
Provide peace of mind when pet owners can't be there.
If you love animals, enjoy active and independent work, and want to be someone pets and their families can depend on, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply to join the Miami Pet Concierge team.