JOIN THE TEAM
Join the Blue Skies Pet Care Team
Seeking dependable local pet lovers who want meaningful, active work!
Blue Skies Pet Care has provided trusted professional pet care as a locally owned small business in the Newton area since 2010. We are hiring compassionate, responsible team members for dog walking, pet sitting, and other in-home pet care services, as well as team leads for additional hands-on and office support.
Current Priority Openings
Part-time Pet Caregivers can choose from various shifts available between 6am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Applicants with the widest availability are preferred.
Scheduling is based on both client demand and team availability, so shifts are not guaranteed every week.
Build a full-time schedule with benefits around a 3-day core workweek, with additional hours available based on your availability. This position offers a potential path to full-time employment and leadership opportunities at Blue Skies Pet Care!
All new team members are initially hired as Pet Caregivers, with the opportunity to be considered for promotion to Team Lead based on their performance, reliability, experience, and demonstrated leadership skills.Currently, our only available Team Lead shifts are on weekends and Mondays. Team members interested in pursuing a Team Lead position should be available for the following schedule:
- Saturday: Approximately 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sunday: Approximately 6:00 AM–3:00 PM, with an optional evening shift
- Monday: Approximately 3:00–10:00 PM, with an optional morning shift
These three shifts form the core schedule for this leadership opportunity. Additional pet care shifts, administrative projects, or on-call responsibilities may be available to help build a full-time schedule.What this means for applicants: You'll begin as a Pet Caregiver and promotion to Team Lead is not guaranteed. However, if you're interested in growing into a leadership role, these are the shifts we currently have available for that opportunity. Availability for this schedule is important for anyone hoping to pursue this path.Full-time Team Leads are also eligible for paid time off, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and waiting periods.
Part-time Pet Caregivers can choose from various shifts available between 6am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Applicants with the widest availability are preferred.
Scheduling is based on both client demand and team availability, so shifts are not guaranteed every week.
Build a full-time schedule with benefits around a 3-day core workweek, with additional hours available based on your availability. This position offers a potential path to full-time employment and leadership opportunities at Blue Skies Pet Care!
All new team members are initially hired as Pet Caregivers, with the opportunity to be considered for promotion to Team Lead based on their performance, reliability, experience, and demonstrated leadership skills.Currently, our only available Team Lead shifts are on weekends and Mondays. Team members interested in pursuing a Team Lead position should be available for the following schedule:- Saturday: Approximately 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sunday: Approximately 6:00 AM–3:00 PM, with an optional evening shift
- Monday: Approximately 3:00–10:00 PM, with an optional morning shift
Is This a Good Fit for You?
- Love building real relationships with pets and becoming someone they’re excited to see
- Prefer an active, independent workday over sitting behind a desk
- Like the idea of spending your workday walking dogs, caring for pets, and moving around the community
- Want a role with room to grow into more hours, responsibility, or future leadership
Why You Might Not Love It
- Driving between homes and working outdoors in Kansas heat, cold, wind, rain, or snow
- Caring for pets who may be messy, nervous, vocal, strong, or unpredictable
- Working independently and adapting when schedules, pets, or client needs change
- Being available during some of our busiest times, including weekends, holidays, summers, and school breaks
Our clients trust us with members of their family. Pets depend on us for meals, medications, exercise, potty breaks, comfort, and safety, so reliability, good judgment, and follow-through matter every day.
Compensation
Part-Time Pet Caregivers typically earn $13-$16/hour with tips, with a base wage of $12-$14/hour.
Full-Time Pet Care Team Leads typically earn $15-$17/hour with tips, with a base wage of $12.50-$15/hour. Depending on schedule and client tipping, some Team Leads earn more.
Team members may also receive:
- Tax-exempt mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Referral bonuses
- Paid community volunteer opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, PTO, and sick leave for eligible full-time Team Leads
All team members are W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live in Harvey County, preferably Newton, North Newton, or Hesston
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Have a reliable, insured vehicle
- Have a smartphone with dependable data service
- Be comfortable with pets of different sizes and breeds
- Be punctual, organized, trustworthy, and professional
- Work independently and make sound decisions
- Meet the physical demands of walking, bending, lifting, and working around noise and odors
- Be willing to make a minimum 12-month commitment