Transform your passion for animals into purposeful work.

Are you someone who finds joy in the little things—like a wagging tail, a grateful purr, or the peaceful rhythm of a walk with a furry companion? Do you love being outside, rain or shine, and find fulfillment in having a job that truly matters?

At Shiney Day Specialized Pet Care, we’re more than just dog walkers and pet sitters—we’re a fear-free, veterinary technician-led company that takes a compassionate, whole-animal approach to care. From energetic puppies to senior cats needing gentle medication, we provide thoughtful, skilled, and personalized service that sets us apart. If you’re someone who thrives on responsibility, connection, and furry companionship, this could be the perfect fit.

🌤️ Currently Seeking:

Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers
Part-time availability, 3-hour shifts Monday–Friday during one of the following time windows:

• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Additional hours, weekends, and holiday coverage are a bonus—and often come with higher pay opportunities.

🐾 What You’ll Be Doing:

Your role is to ensure every pet feels safe, loved, and cared for while their people are away. Our services go beyond basic pet care—they’re grounded in empathy, observation, and reliability.

• Multi-Pet Visits: Care for cats, dogs, and sometimes exotic pets in their home environments.
• Dog Walks: Provide enriching, on-leash neighborhood walks between 15–60 minutes, traveling between homes (1–5 mile radius).
• Weather-Ready: Rain or Florida sun, you’re up for the job.
• Real-Time Communication: Stay in close contact with our team and respond to updates through our app and messaging system.
• Routine Following: Adhere to feeding schedules, medication needs, and behavioral notes provided in detail by the client and our team.
• Clean and Courteous: Pick up after pets, tidy up feeding areas, and ensure homes are left secure and clean.
• Daily Updates: Share a personalized note and photo through our app after each visit so pet parents feel connected and at ease.

🧾 What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine, unwavering love for dogs and cats
• Experience handling a variety of pet personalities and needs, from high-energy to special-needs
• Physically able to walk dogs of all sizes and safely manage them on leash
• Gentle, observant, and grounded in a calm, fear-free approach to care
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage a route on your own
• Excellent communication skills and a team mindset
• Smartphone with ability to text, use our scheduling software, and take clear pet photos
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Availability to handle occasional last-minute visits (within your committed shift time)
• Live within 15–20 minutes of our Bradenton service area
• 4 references (3 professional, 1 personal)
• Clean background check and driving record

If you’re ready to step into a role that’s as rewarding as it is meaningful, Shiney Day Specialized Pet Care is ready to welcome you to our team. You’ll be part of a supportive company that honors the human-animal bond and gives you the opportunity to build a long-term, fulfilling career in professional pet care.

Apply today and bring a little more shine to the lives of pets—and their people.