Dog Walker & Pet Care Specialist (Weekday Daytime)
Get Paid to Spend Your Day Outdoors With Dogs
Do you genuinely enjoy dogs, being active, and having independence in your workday?
Buffalo Dog Walkers hiring a dependable, professional Dog Walker & Pet Care Specialist to join our growing team. This is a real W-2 employee position with consistent daytime hours, supportive management, long-term clients, and opportunities to grow — not app-based gig work like Rover or Wag.
Our team provides trusted daily care for busy professionals and families who rely on us to care for their pets while they’re at work or away. We’re looking for someone who takes that responsibility seriously while also enjoying the fun, active side of working with animals every day.
If you love dogs, enjoy working independently, and want a job that keeps you moving instead of sitting behind a desk, this can be an incredibly rewarding role.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll travel between client homes throughout the day providing services such as:
- Dog walking
- Puppy visits & playtime
- Cat care visits
- Feeding, fresh water, medications, and companionship
- Occasional vacation pet sitting visits
You’ll use our scheduling app to view your route, complete visits, and send updates/photos to clients after each appointment.
Most of your workday is spent independently outdoors with animals.
Schedule
We are specifically hiring for weekday daytime availability.
Availability needed:
Position Details:
- 10–20 hours per week
- Monday–Friday daytime availability required
- One weekend per month required
- Must be comfortable working outdoors year-round
- City of Buffalo and surrounding suburbs
This role works especially well for people seeking a consistent part-time daytime schedule with independence and flexibility built into the day.
Pay & Benefits
- $17.50–$19.50/hour effective pay (including bonuses & average tips)
- Client tips
- Paid drive time between visits
- Reliability & attendance bonuses
- W-2 employee status
- Paid Pet First Aid / CPR certification
- Supportive team environment
- Growth opportunities within the company
Who Does Well Here
The people who thrive on our team are typically:
- Extremely reliable
- Comfortable working independently
- Naturally responsible and trustworthy
- Good communicators
- Calm, patient, and observant with animals
- Active and comfortable being outdoors
- Organized and punctual
Many of our team members stay long-term because they enjoy the combination of freedom, structure, animals, and meaningful client relationships.
This Position Is Probably NOT a Fit If You:
- Are looking for casual gig work or “extra money”
- Frequently need schedule flexibility during daytime hours
- Dislike driving between locations
- Prefer indoor or office-based work
- Struggle with punctuality or consistency
Our clients rely heavily on us, so reliability matters a lot in this role.
Requirements
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance
- Smartphone capable of using scheduling apps
- Comfortable handling dogs of various sizes and energy levels
- At least 18 years old
- Able to commit to the role for a minimum of 6 months
About Our Company
We’re a professional pet care company focused on dependable, relationship-based care for pets and peace of mind for their owners.
We believe pet care should feel professional, organized, communicative, and trustworthy — both for our clients and our team.
Sound Like a Good Fit?
We’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Describe your experience working with pets or animals (volunteer or professional):
- Please tell us why you would be a great addition to our team:
- Is there anything that would prevent you from being able to care for little dogs, big dogs, small animals, or cats?*
- Can you handle a large dog that pulls on the leash?
- Where do you live in and how far are you willing to travel for work?
- Are you available evenings? Are you available weekends?
- What days and times are you available on a weekly basis to walk dogs and care for pets ? Please list all days/times
- What is your email address?
- What is your phone number?
- Are you 18 or older?
- What is your desired hourly pay?
License/Certification:
- Valid driver license, car registration, and insurance? (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
