Pet Care Specialist - Westlake and Nearby Areas

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Executive Pet Services, LLC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Westlake, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Pet Care Specialist is responsible for walking dogs and providing personalized care for cats and small animals in their homes. This includes feeding, cleaning, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the pets while communicating updates to pet parents.

Qualifications

If you love animals and are looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity, this Pet Care Specialist role could be a great fit! It's perfect for students or anyone seeking a fulfilling side hustle with daily exercise and puppy kisses. The role requires a commitment of at least 12 months and being communicative and passionate about animals.

Job Description

 

🐾 Calling All Pet Lovers!

Whether you're a stay-at-home parent, a nature enthusiast, a student, or someone just looking for a fulfilling side hustle—if animals make your heart happy, we want to meet you!

Join the ExecuPets Family

We're one of the highest-rated dog walking and pet care companies in Cleveland and beyond, and we're growing fast! That means we’re on the lookout for amazing Pet Care Specialists / Dog Walkers to join our team.

This is a part-time position designed to fit into your life. It’s ideal for anyone looking for meaningful, flexible work. Over time—and with consistent availability and stellar performance—there may be opportunities to grow into a full-time role.

🐶 What’s In It For You?

  • Flexible schedule – Set availability during daytime hours, plus optional evening and weekend work

  • Pay-per-visit structure – Additional pay may be available for nights, weekends, holidays, or last-minute requests

  • Daily exercise + puppy kisses – Yes, it’s a real job perk!

  • Continuing education – Paid access to training through ExecuPets Academy

  • Pet CPR & First Aid Certification – We cover the cost!
     
  • Employee contests, incentives, and fun surprises – We like to keep things exciting

📍 Now Hiring in These Areas:

Bay Village, Westlake, North Olmsted, Fairview Park, Rocky River, Lakewood, Cleveland, Berea, Middleburg Heights, Parma, Parma Heights 

Many other area available too!


🐾 A Day in the Life:

Your day might include:

  • Walking dogs one-on-one or with up to two other dogs from the same household

  • Checking in on cats, dogs, or small animals at their homes

  • Feeding, scooping litter boxes, refreshing water, and giving plenty of TLC

  • Providing updates to our office and pet parents—communication is key!

  • Making pets feel safe, loved, and happy while their humans are away

No "pack walks" here—each pet gets the personalized care they deserve.


❤️ Who Thrives in This Role?

We’ve had success with all kinds of people:

  • Vet techs and students

  • Busy moms and dads

  • Writers, freelancers, and creatives

  • Retirees and college students

  • Former Wag! and Rover walkers (ask us how we're different!)

If you’ve got a heart for animals and a dependable nature, this could be your perfect fit.


🕒 Availability We Need:

  • Weekday shifts in one or more of the following blocks:

    • 8 AM – 12 PM

    • 12 PM – 4 PM

    • 4 PM – 8 PM

  • Occasional weekend, evening, or last-minute visits (optional but a huge plus!)

  • Must be able to commit to the role for at least 12 months


Requirements:

  • At least 18 years old

  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

  • Able to pass a background check

  • A local, full-time resident of Cleveland or nearby

  • Willing to be paid "on the books" (sorry, no cash-only arrangements)

  • Committed, communicative, and crazy about animals


So, are you ready?

If you’re thinking, “Wait, I can get paid to walk dogs, cuddle cats, and spend my days spreading pet joy?” — YES, YOU CAN.

Let’s talk! 🐾
Your next great adventure (and a few wagging tails) are waiting.

 

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Executive Pet Services, LLC

ExecuPets, The Professional Level of Pet Care. Cleveland, OH. Dog Walking Memberships, Pet Sitting Services
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