Dog Walker - Mid-Day

Are you ready for a fun, low-key job hanging out with dogs, exercising, and earning some extra money?

We're looking for an positive, conscientious, and reliable pet lover who would love to earn some extra money by walking dogs and visiting kitties! If you've got free time from 11 am - 3 pm or 10am-2pm on weekdays that you're looking to fill, this is the perfect way to get paid doing something you'll love. Plus when you do an awesome job you get rewarded with kisses and some very happy faces shining back at you!

The pet parents we service are located in and around Norfolk and Virginia Beach, and you will need to be too!

PAY DETAILS

• Average pay is $14/hr plus tips (around $1-2/hr average)
• Paid per hour
• Tips
• Extra holiday pay on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

SCHEDULE INFO

• Midday from 10am-2pm or 11 am - 3 pm (extra hours available, if interested!)
• Must be available at least 5 each week

JOB DETAILS YOU'LL LOVE

• Flexible schedules with more hours available, if interested!
• Free dog kisses and puppy smooches!
• On the job training & support
• Team member shirts
• Liability insurance, bonding, and workman's compensation for your protection
• Direct deposit paychecks with taxes automatically deducted
• Referral BONUSES

SKILLS & QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED

• most importantly: Love of dogs and cats!
• Great at time management
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Tech-savvy to use our scheduling and visit report system
• Enjoy writing descriptive, fun notes about your pet visits
• Excellent at providing amazing customer service
• Willing to get dirty - you'll be picking up poop and other pet messes
• Flexible working a different schedule every day

WHAT A DOG WALKER DOES:

You'll travel to client homes around Norfolk and Virginia Beach to provide dog walking, exercise, and love to dogs. We spend our days outside walking energetic dogs (both big and small), so you need to be ok getting a little sweaty, dirty and hairy, and not be opposed to dog kisses.

After every visit, we send a visit note and photos to the pet parents so they can see how much fun their pet had with us.

We take professional dog walking and pet care seriously and always work to be the best professional pet care team in the area. It's a serious job, but is also the perfect way to get paid to exercise and play with dogs and cats! Many of our staff say it's the best job they've ever had!

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must live in Norfolk or Virginia Beach
• US citizen or legally authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 months
• 18 years of age or older
• Clear background check
• Have your own reliable motor vehicle, car insurance, and valid Driver's License
• Willing to drive to all parts of our service area for visits
• Have a cell phone with internet access
• Willing to take an online Pet First Aid certification class
• Able to commit to this position for at least 6 months from date of hire

SOME OF OUR OTHER TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDE:

College Students, Stay at Home Parents, Artists/Musicians, Small Business Owners, and more.

Take the first step towards an awesome new job hanging out with dogs and cats by applying today!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience working with pets or animals (volunteer or professional):
• Please tell us why you would be a great addition to our team:
• Is there anything that would prevent you from being able to care for little dogs, big dogs, small animals, or cats?*
• Can you handle a large dog that pulls on the leash?
• Where do you live in and how far are you willing to travel for work?
• Are you available evenings? Are you available weekends?
• What days and times are you available on a weekly basis to walk dogs and care for pets ? Please list all days/times
• What is your email address? We will reach out to you directly there about your application.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and Access to a Vehicle for Work (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Virginia Beach, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16