Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter

Hiring a Pet Consultant position in the Pickering/ Ajax area for Monday-Thursday shifts.

You will require your own vehicle to get to and from clients homes and be required to transport dogs in your vehicle. This is a requirement for the job.

Duties include...

• Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes for walks and play groups
• Ensure security of their homes when picking up and dropping off
• Understand special requests and conditions for each animal
• Conduct pet sitting in clients homes (this requires early morning 7:30am up to 11pm visits)
• Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour at a time)
• Transportation of some dogs for group plays.
• Give each dog love and attention
• Ensure each dog is getting exercise and potty breaks
• Ensure safety of the dogs you are walking and those (humans and dogs) around them
• Remove pet waste
• Give medication if required
• Maintain leadership of the pack of dogs (if walking multiple dogs at a time)
• Take photos of the dogs (so human clients can see how they are doing)
• Refresh water, wipe paws and give treats
• Update manager with text including photos or videos of dogs
• Record which dog(s) you walked, how long the walks were, anything abnormal that you noticed during the walk
• Keep track of your time and submit to the employer

Ideally you are an individual with a background working professionally with animals (ie. doggy daycare, professional dog walker, animal control officer, farm hand, shelter attendant, Veterinary assistant), who is capable of reading behaviours and who can handle large breed/difficult/assertive dogs. You MUST be bondable (criminal record check) as you will be entering peoples homes. A criminal record check will need to be provided if you are hired before beginning employment. The ideal candidate has no less than 1 year of experience.

Pay is 80% of walks on weekends and 75% weekdays., You are responsible for your own gas and car maintenance. This job takes a special kind of person, one who is fit and healthy. We work rain or shine! You will have your own set of clients so someone who puts the dogs first is a must, if you often require days off for personal obligations this is not a job for! Our walkers are a team, we are a close nit group and are ever increasing our knowledge through certifications in dog handling, we share knowledge and are in this for the dogs. If this sounds like a group you belong with please apply:)

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: $18.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Do you own your own vehicle?
• Are you bondable? (Can you provide a criminal record check)
• Are you available on call evenings and weekends?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-01-17