Dog Walker

Flipz Pet Care is a small, queer owned and operated pet care company serving Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY. Our goal is to create an inclusive workspace for compassionate and dedicated career pet professionals with a team mentality to expand their knowledge of dog behavior, and use it to provide the very best quality of care for the animals in our pack.

We are currently looking for experienced part-time Dog Walkers to provide compassionate care for 15-25 hours per week.

Minimum Required Availability Monday-Thursday 11AM-5PM

Some shifts may begin earlier or end later.

Ideal Start Date: Immediately

Must commit to the position with consistent availability until August 30th, 2024

Our work environment includes:

• Independent work
• Team check-ins
• Team building events
• Support for professional development
• Mental Health Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time

We are looking for an experienced, reliable Dog Walker to take care of our growing pack. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about dogs, is honest, flexible, athletic, and has excellent communication skills. This part-time position is perfect for dog lovers who are responsible, reliable and capable of fast-paced daily walks.

Responsibilities:

• Walk dogs in both Manhattan and Brooklyn
• Walk 1- 4 dogs at a time.
• Walk an average of 2 miles per hour on each walk (completing a 2 mile walk within an hour).
• Work in all-weather conditions.
• Clean up pet waste, both outside and inside client's home.
• Have knowledge of the local environment.
• Navigate public transit efficiently.
• Be able to maneuver dogs on and off of the leash.
• Communicate directly with management.
• Communicate with dog parents.
• Use a mobile app to track your appointments
• Consent to GPS verification while at work.
• Be knowledgeable of dog health issues, such as food allergies and seasonal medication requirements.
• Carry dogs when safety requires it (hot pavement, snow melt, etc.)
• Read dog body language and make adjustments to your behavior accordingly.
• Use positive reinforcement to help dogs cope with stress
• Occasional Cat Sitting duties (clean-up, litter box maintenance, food and water, etc)

Paid Training is $16 per hour and lasts 1-3 weeks depending on your prior knowledge, skill level and availability. Upon completion of training, starting pay is $18 per hour for individuals deemed to have extensive professional experience and dog handling skills. Raises given based on performance and seniority.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Monday-Thursday between 11am and 5pm?
• Weekly scheduling varies based on client demand. This position offers an average of 20 hours per week, with a typical range of 15-25 hours per week.

Are you able and willing to accept a position with this range of work hours?

• What is your walking style? Slow and steady, fast-paced exercise, or long walks for recreation?
• This job requires travel to both Manhattan and Brooklyn clients. Our current service areas are Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Ft. Greene, FiDi, Civic Center, NoHo and Midtown West. Are you willing to walk dogs in all of these areas?

Experience:

• Paid Professional Dog Walking: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person