Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care
Company Overview
Floofins & Company is a family-owned, professional dog walking and pet-sitting company serving families throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Our Southeast Territory serves Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, La Grange, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, and surrounding communities.
The OpportunityWe're looking for a dependable Pet Sitter / Dog Walker to join our weekday morning team. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys caring for animals, working independently, staying active, and building a consistent part-time schedule during the week.
Team members provide both dog walking and in-home pet sitting, with scheduled visits taking place during our6:00 AM-2:00 PM weekday shift
. This role offers the opportunity to build a reliable route while developing lasting relationships with pets and their families.
- Complete scheduled morning and midday dog walks and pet-care visits.
- Provide in-home care including feeding, fresh water, litter care, and other individualized pet-care routines.
- Complete morning potty breaks and scheduled check-ins.
- Administer pet medications when required.
- Send real-time visit updates and photos to clients through our mobile app.
- Maintain a reliable weekday route between client homes in all weather conditions.
Within your first 6-12 months, success means:
- Consistently completing scheduled visits accurately and on time.
- Building trust with clients through dependable communication and quality pet care.
- Following pet-care instructions carefully, including medication and special needs.
- Managing your weekday route efficiently and reliably.
- Becoming a dependable part of the team for recurring morning and midday coverage.
- Reliable Monday-Friday availability during the6:00 AM-2:00 PM shift
. - Ability to work approximately
10-20 hours per week
. - Personal transportation and a reasonable commute to the Southeast Territory.
- Dependability, strong communication, and attention to detail.
- Comfort working independently between client homes in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to commit to the role for at least 6-12 months.
- Willingness to work holidays when scheduled, as pet care continues year-round.
- Willingness to complete reference checks, a background check, and drug screening.
- Part-time W-2 employment.
- Approximately 10-20 hours per week.
- $15-$17/hour base pay.
- Average earnings of $18-$22/hour including tips.
- $0.76/mile mileage reimbursement.
- Paid training.
- Pet CPR and First Aid Certification provided.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday bonuses.
- Supportive management.
Territory:Southeast Territory -- Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, La Grange, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, and surrounding areas.
Schedule:Monday-Friday,6:00 AM-2:00 PM shift
, with an expected workload of approximately
10-20 hours per week
.
This role is especially well suited for someone looking for consistent weekday morning and daytime work and who lives within a comfortable commuting distance of the Southeast Territory.
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