Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

About us

We are agile, professional, fast-paced and our goal is to ensure animals are treated with love, compassion and taken well care of!

We walk within a 15 mile radius of Hudson, ma. We operate Monday through Friday 9am-4:30pm pm and Saturdays 12pm to 4:30pm for normal business hours but we offer extended stays from 4:30-7:30 pm as well which will be a higher pay rate for those hours worked. Weekly Shifts may vary depending on client demand for walks.

Responsibilities:
- Walk dogs on a regular basis, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Provide exercise and mental stimulation for dogs during walks
- Follow specific instructions provided by pet owners regarding their dogs' walking routines
- Monitor dogs for any signs of distress or health issues during walks
- Clean up after dogs during walks and properly dispose of waste
- Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor when interacting with clients and their pets
- Communicate any concerns or issues to pet owners in a timely manner

-Need to be flexible and available until 7:30 pm on some days. Both 9AM to 4:30PM shift and 11:30-7:30pm shifts needed. Weekly shifts per person will vary and are subject to change based off of client demands.

Skills:
- Experience in pet grooming or animal care is preferred
- Ability to handle and restrain dogs of various sizes and temperaments
- Knowledge of basic animal behavior and body language
- Physical fitness and ability to handle heavy lifting (e.g., lifting large dog breeds)
- Familiarity with different types of leashes, collars, and harnesses used for dog walking
- Excellent customer service skills to interact with pet owners in a professional manner
- Basic knowledge of veterinary care or experience as a veterinary assistant is a plus
- Previous experience in pet sitting or working at a kennel is beneficial

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work Location: On the road