Mini-Shift Dog Walker

We are looking for people who can work either of these mini shifts:
- 2 Hour Mini Shift Mon-Fri at midday hours (anytime from 10AM-1PM)

- 1 Hour Mini Shift from 7AM - 8AM (at least 3 days a week)

- 1 Hour Mini Shift from 8PM - 9 PM (at least 3 days a week)

Join Our Team at Shoreline Happy Paws LLC

Are you a passionate pet lover? SHP is seeking enthusiastic dog walkers and pet sitters to join our dynamic team

Shoreline Happy Paws LLC is a growing, established, progressive, and well-respected professional pet care company based in Old Saybrook and serving 20 towns along the CT Shoreline area from Madison to Stonington. We have worked hard since 2010 to establish a solid reputation to not only help our clients with their pet care needs, but also to go above and beyond their expectations. A great customer and employee/staff experience is paramount to us.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Hours: Work around your schedule, with morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend appointments available.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn $15.69-$20/hr plus tips and mileage reimbursement.
• Benefits: Enjoy paid training, Pet First Aid & CPR Certification, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, referral bonuses, discounted pet care, and more.
• Room for Growth: Advance into management and leadership roles.
• Streamlined Communication: Manage your job and route from your phone.
• Relaxed Environment: Dress comfortably and enjoy a stress-free work atmosphere.
• Protection: As an employee, you're protected by liability insurance, bonding, auto insurance, and workmen's compensation insurance.

What We Do:

• Provide dog walking, hiking, pet sitting, cat care, and overnight care services to clients in our service area.
• Ensure the safety, love, and reliable care of the pets we serve, giving peace of mind to their owners.

Job Requirements:

• Must reside within our service area.
• Own a reliable, registered, and fully insured dog-safe vehicle with a valid Driver's License.
• Possess a smartphone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able to multitask on cell phones.
• Be available for consistent shifts year-round.
• Must adore animals; formal experience not required but highly encouraged.
• Be comfortable caring for both cats and dogs. Experience with other species is highly appreciated (rabbits, hedgehogs, fish, chinchillas, ferrets, etc)
• Pass a background check.
• Be able to maintain a brisk walking pace for up to 6 hours (non-consecutive) per day in any type of weather (rain, snow, heat)
• Be able to squat down and bend over multiple times per hour (putting on dog harness, picking up poop).
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and comfortable handling dogs over 50 pounds.
• Be able to hold dogs on leash, walk steady on your feet, and pick up dog poop at the same time, with good balance and coordination.

Other Schedules Available (please indicate your availability in your application)

• Part-Time Midday Dog Walker/Dog Hiker/Pet Sitter: 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, from 8AM-11AM or 11AM-1PM, 1PM-4PM. Or any 2-3 hour timeframes that are between all these hours.
• Full-Time Daytime Dog Walker/Dog Hiker/Pet Sitter: Mon-Fri 8AM-3PM
• Weekday Evening Dog Walker/Pet Sitter: Mon-Fri 4PM-6PM
• Early Riser Dog Walker/Dog Hiker/Pet Sitter: 6AM-8AM
• Travel Care Pet Sitter: Non-recurring evening and weekend appointments for traveling clients.
• Overnight Pet Sitter: Requires you to sleep at clients homes 10PM-8AM. If you are able to perform daytime services for the same home, even better. Overnights Pay $15.69/hr for the Overnight Shift.
• Weekend Dog Walker/Dog Hiker/Pet Sitter: anytime you want to work, we just ask that you are consistent so we book services accordingly.

Back Up Positions Schedules Available:

• Back Up Dog Walker: You have no minimum work hour requirements and you will work ad-hoc/when needed without committing to a weekly ongoing schedule. Hiring back ups for all shifts.

APPLY NOW AND BECOME PART OF OUR PACK

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