What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Walker and Pet Sitter position at Shoreline Happy Paws?

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 $16.35-$22/hr tips and mileage. Min wage is for initial training and sleepovers with dogs.
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: Do everything from your cellphone. Win prizes for the best pics and videos of the pets!
Chill Vibes: Wear casual clothes and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. We only ask you to wear our high-vis branded vest.
Awesome Team: We’re serious about pets but love to have fun— Our staff are the best people ever. Prepare to laugh until your belly hurts and the daily meme-ing of our furry clients. 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 potential clients as much as they vet us.

What We Do:

Provide dog walking, dog hiking, pet sitting, cat care, exotics/critter care, and overnight care services to Pet Parents in our service area.
Ensure the safety, love, and reliable care of the pets we serve, providing peace of mind to their owners.
You will work independently most of the time but with the support of a management team to liaise with for 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 safely transport dogs in said vehicle.
Possess a smartphone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able to multitask on it
Must adore animals; formal experience not required but highly sought after.
Be comfortable caring for both cats and dogs.
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 up dog poop at the same time, with good balance and coordination.

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

APPLY NOW AND BECOME PART OF OUR PACK!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.35 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

Compensation Package:

Schedule:

Application Question(s):

What is your general availability for this position? What other work, education, and personal time commitments do you have to take into consideration when choosing your work hours at SHP?
What town will you be driving from for this job?
This job requires you to drive to assignments AND transport pets in your personal vehicle. Do you have a valid Driver's License AND a reliable, registered, fully insured, personal vehicle available to you 100% of the time?
If hired, when are you able to start this position?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $16 - $22

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