Join Our Pack of Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers!
Bone-A-Fide Pet Care, North Raleigh’s leading provider of professional pet sitting and dog walking care since 2007, is growing again and hiring part-time pet sitters and dog walkers!
We are looking for responsible animal lovers who truly understand and value high-quality service. As a dog walker and pet sitter for Bone-A-Fide Pet Care, you will play a vital role in delivering the in-person, front-line experience that defines our exceptional standard of pet care.
You should be adaptable, empathetic, and committed to building trusted relationships with the clients you work with. Experience with pets and customer service is critical, as our ultimate goal is to create an exceptional experience for clients which reflects the warmth and reliability Bone-A-Fide Pet Care stands for. If this resonates with you, you may be the perfect fit!
So...Why Work With Bone-A-Fide Pet Care?
Flexible Hours
· Tailored workload to fit your schedule, allowing you to balance other activities seamlessly between pet visits.
· We ask that you have consistent availability Mon-Fri and flexibility to work at least 2 weekends a month.
· Perfect for those with morning/after 5pm and weekend availability and ideally with flexibility throughout the day and week.
Competitive Compensation
- The range is about $300-$800+/mo with hourly compensation averaging $16.50-22.50+ per hour, depending on individual client needs. Amount earned is also dependent upon your availability and pet care skills (ie can care for cats and dogs).
- Extra compensation for working holidays and evenings and administering certain medications (ie injections).
- Gratuity as provided by clients
- Bonuses as determined by company
- Milestone increases
- Payment by direct deposit every two weeks.
Opportunity for Advancement
We are growing and have opportunities for advancement as staff trainers, remote client communications, scheduling, social media management and more!
Who You Are:
- You MUST live IN one of the following zip codes: 27609, 27612, 27613 and 27615. (See end of job post for Applicant - Important Details to Note)
- Huge animal lover with recent experience with dogs, whether volunteer, professional, or with personal pets. Cat experience a plus!
- Extremely reliable, mature, honest to a fault, trustworthy, compassionate with a strong work ethic and genuine love and concern for animal well-being.
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, able to follow client instructions to a “T”, with a natural drive to go the extra mile and provide first-class care.
- Prompt and professional communication (oral and written).
- 21 yrs or older, capable of doing 20-50 minute walks, bending, stooping and lifting 30+ lbs when needed.
- Have a reliable personally owned vehicle, valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
- Have a smart phone to download and use our pet sitting app.
- Positive upbeat attitude and enjoys an independent yet supportive work environment.
What You’ll Do:
Dog Walking:
- Travel to client's home to take dog(s) out for a walk or playtime in yard with most visits being 30 minutes.
- Appropriately hand dog(s) ensuring safety at all times.
- Proper pet waste pick-up and disposal, refresh water and give treat/feed meal if requested.
- Send a professional visit note and pet pictures of the fun pups had with you!
Pet Sitting: In addition to what we do for dog walking, we provide the following for our clients traveling out of town.
- For cats, we play with/engage with them as they enjoy. Many love to play with toys, be brushed, pet and pampered! Ensure their safety at all times.
- Scoop litter boxes
- Provide medication if required.
- Light house sitting: Trash day service, bringing in mail and packages, rotating lights and blinds, watering a few house plants, keeping pet areas tidy.
Why You’ll Love It:
As a part time Pet Sitter and Dog Walker, you’ll get to combine your love for animals with a rewarding job with a flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle. While earning great side income, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference not just by playing and caring for pets, but also for giving their pet parent’s true peace of mind knowing their “kids” are being loved and well cared for.
How to Apply:
Complete the Applicant Questions and attach your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Applicants—Note These Important Details:
· You must live in one of our service areas to be considered: Zip codes 27609, 27612, 27613 and 27615. Clients are typically within a 7-mile radius of pet sitter home. We are often asked to make exceptions to the zip locations, but unfortunately we can not.
· We are looking for long-term caregivers (minimum commitment of 9-12 months or more), this is not summer/seasonal work.
· If your location is not one of the listed zip codes above or your availability does not match our current needs, we will keep your application on file for future opportunities. We are expanding to 27587 near the Heritage area in 2026.
· This job is best suited for those looking to make extra side income, and not dependent on it as amount earned can vary.
We’ve great success with pet loving people from all walks of life not limited to: experienced pet sitters and dog walkers (and former Rover/Wag caregivers), Moms, Vet Techs, Vet Assistants, Vet Receptionist, Dog Groomers, Dog Day Care and Kennel Staff, Grad Students, Vet Students, Retirees, Freelancers, Dog Trainers, Remote Workers, Self Employed, Gig Workers, Remote Learning College Students, School Teachers and more!
Check out our Bone-A-Fide Pet Care Google Review page to see what our clients have to say about our pet sitters and dog walkers!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- We provide customized pet care, with our peak visit times 7-9am, 10am-3pm, 4-7pm and 8-9pm (on occasion 9-10pm) Mon-Sun, 365 days a year. List the days times you are available to work on a consistent basis.
- Are you able to provide overnight pet care (9pm to 7am) in our client's clean comfortable, non-smoking homes about 0-6 times a month? This is not a requirement.
- We require a current, valid driver's license, current auto insurance listing you as an insured at all times while working for us, and a very reliable vehicle you have anytime access to. Do you have all 3? This job is not suitable for public transportation or bicycling.
- Do you have a reliable smart phone with unlimited data, GPS, camera, video, text and email with the ability to download and use our pet sitting software app while caring for pets?
- The compensation range is between $300-800+ a month dependingon your availability, and skill level. Please confirm this is the range you are hoping to earn.
- Tell us about recent professional (paid) or volunteer pet care experience you have with dogs and cats. What types/sizes of dogs, age range of pets, did you give any medications and if so, what kind (pilling, topical, eyes, ears, injections, oral liquid)?
- Tell us about your current/most recent pet that you are/were 100% responsible for its daily care and expenses and what you enjoy most about being a pet parent.
- Why should we interview and possibly hire you?
- If considered for this position, you'll need to provide proof you are at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, and currently insured vehicle. We will run a criminal background check and contact your professional references. We may need to contact you via phone, text, email and possibly by Zoom virtual meetings. Do you understand and agree to this?
- If hired, when would you be able to start?
- We are hiring part-time, year-round pet sitters. Are you able to commit to this position for upwards of 12 months or longer?
- You MUST live in one of our service areas: 27609, 27612, 27613, 27615. Which zip do you reside in? We are NOT hiring outside of our service area as this job is not at all suitable for commuting.
- Pet sitting has greater demand during spring, summer and all major holidays. Will you have part time availability during these times, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026?
Work Location: On the road
