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Dog Adventure Guide

Shoreline Happy Paws LLC
Westbrook, CT Part Time
POSTED ON 2/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025
Join the Shoreline Happy Paws Pack

Are you a dog lover? Animal Enthusiast? We’re looking for fun, friendly Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters to join our amazing team!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

  • Flexible Hours: Set your own schedule—morning, noon, or night
  • Great Pay: Earn $15.69-$22/hr, plus tips and mileage. Min wage is for sleepoverswith dogs, literally
  • Perks Galore: Get paid training, Pet CPR certification, holiday pay, bonuses, continued education benefits, and even a Costco membership - snag that $1.50 hot dog!
  • Career Growth: Opportunities to advance and become a Dog Trainer, Groomer, or Pet CPR Instructor with our Continuing Education stipend. We need great people in this industry!
  • Easy Tech: Manage everything at work from your cellphone through Slack and our CRM. Win prizes for the best pics and videos of the pets!
  • Chill Vibes: Wear casualclothes and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. We only ask you to wear our ridiculousviolentyellow high-vis branded vest, so you don't get run over
  • Awesome Team: We’re serious about pets but love to have fun— Our staff arethe best people ever. Prepare to laugh until your belly hurts and thedaily meme-ing of our furryclients. I am biased, but it's true - Adriana (Owner)
  • Now the serious stuff - Protection:As an employee, you're protected by our liability insurance, bonding, auto insurance, and workmen's compensation insurance. Plus, we vet our potentialclients as much as they vet us - no creepy clientsallowed!

What We Do:

  • Provide dog walking, dog hiking, pet sitting, cat care, exotics/critter care, and overnight care services to Pet Parentsin our service area
  • Ensure the safety, love, and reliable care of the pets we serve, providingpeace of mind to their owners
  • You will work independently most of the timebut with the support of a management team to liaise withfor emergencies and questions. Use common sense and discernment when making decisions in the field

Now, the non-negotiables - Job Requirements:

  • Must reside within our service area - please include your address in the job application
  • Own a reliable, registered, and fully insured dog-safe vehicle with a valid Driver's License and be able to transport dogs in said vehicle
  • Possess a smartphone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able tomultitaskon it
  • Must adore animals; formal experience not required but highly sought after
  • Be comfortable caring for both cats and dogs. Experience with not-so-common-petsis highly appreciated (rabbits, hedgehogs, fish, chinchillas, ferrets, etc)
  • Pass a background check
  • Be able to maintain a brisk walking pace for up to 6 hours (non-consecutive) per day in any type of weather (rain, snow, heat)
  • Be able to squat down and bend over multiple times per hour (putting on a dog harness, picking up poop, kneeling to scoop litter boxes)
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and comfortable handling dogs over 50 pounds
  • Be able to safely hold dogs on leash and pick updog poop at the same time, with good balance and coordination

We are hiring for ALL SHIFTS (please indicate your availability in your application)

  • Part-Time: Mornings, afternoons, evenings—your pick!
  • Full-Time: Monday-Friday daytime. 30 hours/week
  • Mini-Shifts: 1-3 hour shifts mornings, midday, afternoons, or evenings
  • Weekend/Overnight/Travel Care: Flexible gigs to fit your lifestyle
  • "When Sh*t Hits The Fan" Back Up Positions Available- any hours

APPLY NOW AND BECOME PART OF OUR PACK AND

SPEND TIME WITH ALL THESE DERPY FACES!

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