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Meaningful Work for Animal-Loving Humans

If spending your days caring for animals, exploring Asheville with dogs, and building flexible, meaningful work around your life sounds like a dream, you might feel right at home here.

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For nature lovers, intuitive animal people, and kind humans looking for meaningful, flexible work.

If the idea of spending your days walking forest trails and beautiful neighborhoods with dogs, caring for animals in the calm of their own homes, and building a schedule that truly supports your life is what you’re looking for… keep reading.

Auntie M Pet Care is a trusted professional pet sitting, dog walking, and dog training team. We are a woman-owned, LGBTQIA+ friendly company that serves the greater Asheville and surrounding areas. Empathy, curiosity, reliability, communication, and healthy boundaries are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re a down-to-earth, supportive community committed to providing the kind of care pets and their people can truly depend on. Our team members are dedicated and proud of the work they do. We’ve built an environment that encourages growth, builds confidence, and helps every person feel genuinely valued as part of a team offering exceptional care to our local pet community.

Many of our current team members joined us looking for flexible, meaningful work or steady supplemental income. This role has helped them feel connected to the community, learn the area better, and build a rhythm that truly fits with their life. We’re honored to offer the same opportunity to you!

We encourage you to explore our website and check out our Facebook and Instagram pages @auntiempetcare to learn more about us!

We are currently hiring for the following areas & shifts

  • Asheville (Weaverville to South Asheville)

    • 7am-3pm

    • 1pm-9pm

    • Overnight (single nights to multi-week stays weekday and weekend)

    • Sunday & Monday availability preferred

    • Flexible, last minute availability

    • Holiday coverage (optional + higher pay)

  • Black Mountain (Swannanoa to Marion)

    • 7am-3pm

    • 1pm-9pm

    • Overnight (single nights to multi-week stays weekday and weekend)

    • Sunday & Wednesday availability preferred

    • Flexible, last minute availability

    • Holiday coverage (optional + higher pay)

  • Hendersonville (Fletcher to Flat Rock)

    • 7am-3pm

    • 1pm-9pm

    • Overnight (single nights to multi-week stays weekday and weekend)

    • Flexible, last minute availability

    • Holiday coverage (optional + higher pay)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

You build a schedule that supports your life.

You choose when you’re available. We honor boundaries. Holidays are optional and paid at a higher rate.

You get to focus on the animals.

We handle the messages, scheduling, invoicing and logistics. You simply meet the client once and then dive into caring for their pets.

Work rooted in nature.

There will be sunshine, trails, and quiet moments. There will also be rain, mud, and unexpected challenges. Our team members enjoy that their work is active and that every day is different.

Supportive culture with exceptional communication.

We keep things clear, steady, and down-to-earth. Many team members say it’s the best communication they’ve ever experienced in a workplace.

A real sense of belonging.

We’re a community of kind, intuitive, animal-loving humans who care about animals and each other. Our team includes outdoor lovers, artists, readers, hikers, students, parents, and creative souls who value connection, kindness, and honesty.

What You’ll Do

  • Care for many types of pets in their home

  • Travel up to 30 minutes from home for services (extra helpful if you’re willing to go a bit farther occasionally)

This will be based on your availability and customizable work preferences.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Client meet-and-greets

  • Walking dogs on pavement, trails, and steep terrain

  • Cleaning/drying dogs after walks

  • Feeding, refreshing water, and medication administration

  • Enrichment, play, and engagement

  • Litter box care and waste cleanup

  • Plant care + mail pickup + taking out trash when clients are out of town

  • Tidying the home and replacing linens after overnight stays

  • Following instructions carefully and respectfully

  • Protecting client privacy and home safety (no unapproved visitors)

Who Thrives Here:

  • Someone with good intuition and comfort around animals

  • A kind, grounded, reliable person

  • A nature lover who enjoys being active

  • A clear communicator

  • Independent but appreciates a supportive team

  • Curious and thoughtful when learning new things

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Reliable transportation - you will need your own vehicle

  • Comfortable walking dogs of all sizes and breeds

  • Can lift 30 lbs and work in all weather

  • Smartphone for team and client communication

  • Ability to pass a clear background check

  • Prior pet care experience preferred

Compensation & Perks

  • $15-$24 per hour

  • Tips

  • Holiday pay

  • Flexible schedule

  • Team member discounts

  • Referral bonuses

  • Growth potential

If you’re kind, intuitive with animals, and love spending time in nature, and you want flexible, meaningful work with a team that truly supports you, we’d love to meet you.