Get paid to play. We're hiring dog walkers and pet sitters across Ogden and Weber County. Dogs, cats, the occasional rabbit or ferret, and a whole lot of fresh air.
Away Home & Pet Care has been in business for 19+ years and counting. About us: every team member is a W-2 employee (not a 1099 gig contractor), CPR-certified and trained on Time to Pet, the scheduling app we use for every visit. We're a Pet Sitters International member, and we pay competitive hourly wages plus 100% of tips and mileage reimbursement. If you show up when you say you will and actually like animals, we want to meet you.
What the work looks like
Every route is different, but every role shares the same core job description: show up, love on the animal, send a cute update to the client, and head to the next visit.
Flexible · 1 to 4 visits per day
You'll visit pets in their own homes, anywhere from once to four times a day, for anything from a long weekend to two weeks while their humans travel. Expect dogs, cats, rabbits, the occasional ferret, and a lot of "who's the good boy" talking.
10 PM to 6 AM · in the client's home
For pets who sleep better with company, you'll stay overnight in the client's home. Bring a book, a toothbrush, and maybe a sleepy cat on your feet by morning.
Weekdays · 9 AM to 3 PM midday window
Monday through Friday midday walks are the backbone of our schedule. Most walkers head out with one dog at a time, occasionally two from the same home. Sunshine, sidewalks, tail wags, repeat.
Why work with us
Away Home & Pet Care is a professional pet care company that takes our team members seriously. We offer real employment, real training, and real career development for people who are passionate about animals. Our ideal team member is reliable, communicative, and truly loves animals. Experience is helpful, but attitude and character matter most to us.
If you love animals, this is your dream job. You'll spend your days caring for pets and building meaningful relationships with clients.
We pay competitive wages and employ our team as W-2 employees, not independent contractors. That means stability, taxes handled, and real employment.
This is a part-time job. It fits around a main job, school, or family schedule. Most team members earn between $17 and $25 an hour once tips and mileage are factored in.
We invest in your professional development. All team members receive pet CPR and first aid certification and ongoing training.
Clients tip regularly, and we reimburse mileage. What you earn goes further than the hourly rate alone.
You'll use industry-standard scheduling software, get GPS-assisted routing, and have a real team behind you on every shift.
The fine print
We hire slowly and train thoroughly. These are the non-negotiables. If any of them are a dealbreaker, that's okay. We'd rather know up front.
What you'll earn
We pay hourly, reimburse every mile you drive between visits, and pass 100% of client tips directly to you. Once tips and mileage are factored in, most team members earn $17 to $25 per hour, averaging around $20 per hour on a typical route.
| Compensation | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hourly base pay | Competitive rate, paid every two weeks |
| Mileage reimbursement | Every mile between visits, no deductions |
| Client tips | 100% passed through to you, no skim |
| Estimated hourly total | $17 to $25 per hour with tips and mileage |
Apply now
Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within 2 business days. No resume required up front. We care more about who you are than what's on paper.
"We hire slowly and train thoroughly. If you love animals and show up when you say you will, we want to meet you."
Common questions
Ready to join the team?
Every application gets read by a real person. If your background lines up with a role we're hiring for, we'll be in touch. Simple as that.
