Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter | Flexible Hours

Charleston, SC

Part Time

Dog Walker

Student (College)

Love animals, want to get out of the house more, and have some extra room in your schedule?

Charleston Dog Walker is looking for reliable, caring people to join our team for dog walks and pet sitting visits throughout the week and on weekends.

Whether you have availability in the mornings, during the day, in the evenings, on weekends, or a combination of those, we'd love to hear from you.

We're not a gig app. You'll be a W-2 employee and part of an established local pet care company with training, support, and a team behind you. We handle the clients, scheduling, and payments. You get to focus on taking great care of the pets.

The Schedule

Our pet care visits take place seven days a week between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., with opportunities available during mornings, middays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You don't need to be available all day or every day. We're looking for people who have consistent blocks of availability that we can regularly schedule within. That might mean a few weekday mornings, evenings after work, Saturdays and Sundays, or a combination that works with your schedule.

You'll let us know when you're available to work, and we ask that you keep your availability up to date as your schedule changes. We use that availability, along with our clients' needs, to build your schedule.

There's flexibility when life and schedules change, but reliability matters. Once you're scheduled for a visit, our clients and their pets are counting on you to be there.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

Most visits are approximately 30 minutes, with drive time between clients' homes.

During your visits, you'll:

Walk dogs and provide potty breaks, exercise, and playtime
Care for cats and other household pets
Provide meals, fresh water, medications, and other routine care as instructed
Follow each pet's individual routine and detailed care instructions
Send clients a visit update with photos after each visit
Pay attention to anything unusual with a pet or their home and communicate with our management team when needed
Work independently while knowing you have a management team available when you need support

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who genuinely enjoy caring for animals and understand the responsibility that comes with being trusted with someone's pet and home.

This job may be a great fit for you if you:

Have meaningful hands-on experience caring for animals
Are comfortable with dogs of different breeds, sizes, energy levels, and personalities
Are comfortable walking two dogs at the same time
Are dependable and take commitments seriously
Pay attention to details and can follow written instructions closely
Communicate clearly and aren't afraid to ask questions when you're unsure
Are comfortable working independently and making good decisions when you're on your own
Enjoy being active and working outdoors in Charleston weather
Are comfortable using your smartphone throughout the day for schedules, directions, photos, and visit updates
Are looking for consistent part-time work and can commit to being part of our team for at least six months, ideally much longer

What You'll Need

You must be at least 18 years old
You must live within our service area: James Island, Downtown Charleston, Johns Island, Folly Beach, or Avondale
You must have your own reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
You must have a smartphone with reliable internet access
You must be comfortable driving between clients' homes throughout your scheduled visits
You must be able to safely handle the physical demands of dog walking and pet care, including walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and working outside in heat, humidity, and rain

Pay & Perks

Approximately $11 per 30-minute visit
Mileage reimbursement for eligible driving between client visits
Tips from clients
Additional pay for holiday visits
Paid training
W-2 employment with direct deposit twice per month
Charleston Dog Walker shirts provided
Flexible part-time scheduling based on your regular availability
Support from an experienced management team

The number of visits and hours available will vary based on your availability, location, and our clients' scheduling needs.

About Charleston Dog Walker

Charleston Dog Walker is a professional local dog walking and pet sitting company built around reliability, personalized care, and treating every pet like family.

Our clients trust us with something incredibly important to them, and we take that responsibility seriously. We also believe in taking great care of the people on our team, with the support, trust, and training they need to feel confident in their work.

If you're looking for part-time work that gets you outside, adds some movement and animals to your day, and works with the availability you already have, this could be a great fit.

We'd love to hear from you and learn more about you. Apply today to join the Charleston Dog Walker team! 🐾

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What is your typical availability for pet care visits Monday through Friday?

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Do you expect to have fairly consistent availability for pet care visits over the next 6 months?*

Are you comfortable caring for both dogs and cats?*

Are you comfortable walking and caring for dogs of all sizes, including large and high-energy dogs?*

Are you comfortable walking two dogs at the same time?*

Do you have your own reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance?*

This position involves driving between clients' homes, working independently, being outdoors in varying Charleston weather, and using a smartphone throughout the day for schedules, directions, photos, and visit updates. Are you comfortable with all of these aspects of the job?*

Are you at least 18 years old?*

Tell us briefly about any experience you have caring for animals.

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