Midday Dog Walker (part time Monday-Friday)

Midday Dog Walker (part time Monday-Friday)

Start Date: Rolling applications (please note that we may not be looking to hire right away)

Job Type: Part-Time (Monday-Friday)

Hours: Up to 10 hours per week. Available shifts are 9:00am-1:00pm, 10:00am-3:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Wage: Starting at $14/hour $0.25/mile travel reimbursement tips

Job Description: If you love dogs and spending time outdoors, then this is the perfect job for you! Working at Tuckered Out Dog Walking is a great fit for people who are looking to have flexibility, spend time with animals, be active and happy, and have a rewarding day-to-day experience at work. This would be a great opportunity for students, parents, retirees, or anyone looking to supplement their income with part-time work in a rewarding environment. At Tuckered Out, we treat pets like family! We are expanding and are excited to offer private dog walking services in Richmond, VA.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Live in or near our Richmond, VA service area, between N Belvidere St and N Parham Rd, north of the James River. Visit our website to see a map.
• Are available to work on a consistent schedule Monday-Friday.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Have a smartphone with access to the Internet, data plan, and high quality camera, and be willing to download our app.
• Have trustworthy and hands-on experience caring for dogs and be able to provide references. Preference will be given to candidates who have professional experience in the pet care industry (working at a veterinary hospital, daycare/boarding facility, training facility, or dog walking/pet sitting company).
• Are able and willing to be outside in all weather, including rain, snow, heat, cold, and wind. We do have certain safety measures in place for extreme weather for pet and employee safety.
• Are able to lift up to 50lbs, maintain control of animals up to 100lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, as well as bend, stoop, reach, and stretch.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills and are able to manage your time, follow written instructions, and reply to phone and email messages promptly.
• Thrive in an independent work environment. Once training is completed, you will be visiting clients’ homes and conducting visits by yourself. Dependability and self-motivation are essential to success in this role.
• Will commit to at least 6 months of working with us and are available year-round.
• Have a good driving record and are able to pass a background check. Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• Are vaccinated against Covid-19, or are able to provide reasonable exemption by a medical professional.
• Are 18 years of age or older.

What we do:

• We are in the peace-of-mind business. We provide reliable care for pet parents who are busy working or are unable to provide daily exercise to their dogs.
• We visit clients’ homes to care for their dogs during the day. This could include taking dogs for walks, letting dogs out in the yard to play, feeding and providing fresh water, providing medications if needed, and of course loving them and providing lots of TLC and belly rubs!
• In an effort to give back to the community, we also work closely with local animal shelters to provide donated walks to the dogs in their care.
• As a dog walker with Tuckered Out, you will drive yourself to these appointments, check in and check out using our mobile app, and write informative updates with pictures to let clients know how their dogs are doing.

Benefits:

• Wage: Starting at $14/hour $0.25/mile tips
• Flexible hours - We schedule visits in 3-hour arrival windows, rather than exact times. Run your errands or go to class in between visits, as long as it works with the scheduled timeframes.
• Work-life balance - Our operating hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Morning, midday, and afternoon shifts available.
• Employee discount - Current employees receive 20% off dog walking services, subject to availability, proximity to our service area, and behavioral needs of your dogs.
• Growth opportunities - Room to grow with the business and take on more leadership roles.
• Streamlined communication - Manage your whole job and route from your phone.
• Relaxed work environment - Comfy clothes encouraged, no need to dress up!
• With us, you are an employee, not an independent contractor. You are protected by our liability insurance, bonding, and workers’ compensation insurance. We will also provide necessary equipment and fully paid, hands-on training and Pet First Aid/CPR Certification.

To apply, please submit your resume and experience through our Indeed job listing.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Pet First Aid/CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14