Pet Care Professional (Dog Walking & Pet Sitting)
Johnson County, KS (Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Stilwell & surrounding areas)
Join the KC Residential Pet Services Team!
Do you genuinely love animals and enjoy staying active? Are you dependable, compassionate, and looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of pets and their families?
KC Residential Pet Services is seeking Pet Care Professionals to provide exceptional dog walking, drop-in visits, and pet sitting services for our residential clients. We take pride in building lasting relationships with both our clients and their pets through reliable, personalized, and professional care.
If you're looking for more than "just another job" and want to be part of a company that values trust, consistency, and exceptional service, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
As a Pet Care Professional, you may:
- Walk dogs of various breeds, sizes, and energy levels.
- Provide drop-in visits for dogs, cats, and other household pets.
- Feed pets and refresh water bowls.
- Administer medications as instructed (after training, when applicable).
- Clean litter boxes and pick up pet waste.
- Provide companionship, playtime, and enrichment.
- Observe pets for changes in behavior or health and report concerns.
- Lock doors, secure gates, and respect every client's home.
- Complete detailed visit reports with photos using our scheduling app.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
- Compassionate and patient with animals.
- Professional and respectful in clients' homes.
- Comfortable working independently.
- An excellent communicator.
- Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions.
- Honest, trustworthy, and safety-minded.
- Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 18 years old.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable personal vehicle with current auto insurance.
- Smartphone with internet access.
- Comfortable passing a background check.
- Able to walk, bend, climb stairs, and occasionally assist or lift pets when necessary.
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
What We Offer
- Paid training and shadowing.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
- Meaningful work with pets and their families.
- A company that values professionalism, kindness, and reliability.
Our Hiring Process
- Submit your application.
- Participate in an interview and meet-and-greet with the owner.
- Complete reference and background checks.
- Complete paid training and shadowing.
- Begin caring for clients and their pets independently.
At KC Residential Pet Services, we believe every visit is an opportunity to earn a pet's trust and a client's confidence. If you're ready to build meaningful relationships while providing exceptional pet care, we'd love to hear from you!
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
