What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Dog Walker/Pet Care Specialist in Northern Brooklyn position at Brooklyn Bark?
As a Route Walker (starting Pet Care Specialist) at Brooklyn Bark, your responsibilities will include :
- Walking around 8-10 miles a day while maintaining safe walking / pet care practices
- Physical demands - lift, navigate stairs, depending on the location there may be additional demands
- Walking dogs of all sizes, breeds, & temperaments in all types of weather (rain, snow, heat, etc. - we are still out there!)
- Caring for other animals such as cats, birds, bunnies, fish, guinea pigs, snakes, etc.
- Planning your day based on the times, locations, & pairings of the appointments on your schedule
- Solidly navigating the Time To Pet App for each appointment
- Writing detailed, honest notes about each walk / visit
- Taking photos and adding them to each walk / visit
- Finding client / pet info within the app
- Checking into & out of appointments on time
- Maintaining / fostering appropriate relationships with the clients and their pets
- Occasionally helping your fellow neighborhood Route Walkers when needed
Much of your day-to-day schedule will be booked out in advance (at least 24 hours ahead of time) but there are last-minute requests made by the clients that we try to accommodate.