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ANIMAL-LOVERS & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS

Become a member of the most highly respected professional dog walking service in Chapel Hill and work for an Orange County Living-Wage Certified business.

Our team members earn:

  • New furry friends
  • 10,000+ daily steps
  • Big wet sloppy kisses
  • Money & other fun stuff

We’re always looking for pet-lovers who believe they can offer top quality care to our clients and their pets.

Is that you? If so, please fill out the Walk & Wag employment form below.

Please be advised that this is a contract (freelance) role. We’re looking for team members who can make a minimum of a one-year commitment and who will be available to work over the summer and some holidays, including either Thanksgiving week or over Christmas. If you’re not familiar with freelance work, please read this TurboTax resource.

Ideally, we’re looking for candidates with some experience with dog walking and other pet care besides personal pets (such as pet sitting for clients, friends, and neighbors, volunteering with animals, or working with animals in some capacity). Helpful details to include in your application are years of experience in pet sitting/animal care, types of pets you’ve cared for, your experience walking different sizes, ages, and breeds of dogs, including large-breed dogs, and anything else you can share!

Our service area is Chapel Hill-Carrboro, NC, and this role could require driving from your home a few times per day as we schedule pet care in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Please provide as many details as possible about your availability. 

Candidates must own or lease a reliable vehicle.

    What type of services are you interested in providing?

    Private dog walksDaily pet visits (dogs, cats & other small animals)Overnight sitting in client's homePet taxi

    Describe your previous animal care experience:

    Describe your other education and career experience:

    What are your personal objectives for working as a pet sitter with Walk & Wag?

    What is your availability to service our clients (weekdays, weekends, what times)?

    Are you over the age of 21?

    YesNo

    Have you received any formal training in pet care?

    YesNo

    If you answered yes, where did you receive your education and what courses did you take?

    How would you describe your driving record?

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