What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Dog Walker - Monday to Friday 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! Ideally available Mon-Fri 5 days a week for at least 4 hours per day.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Great Pay: Earn $16.35-$23/hr tips and mileage. Minimum 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 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 these shifts:
- Full-Time: Monday-Friday daytime. 30 hours/week.
- Part-Time: Mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends —your pick!
APPLY NOW AND BECOME PART OF OUR PACK AND
SPEND TIME WITH ALL THESE DERPY FACES!
Salary : $16 - $23
