Dog Walker

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Woof & Purr Pet Services Full time

We’re looking for an active animal lover who wants to work with dogs and cats all day. The right person for this job has day-time availability to work Monday to Friday, and is willing to pitch in on some evenings and weekends. You’ve got to have a cellphone, rain gear, and be comfortable getting around on your bike.

**As a pet specialist with Woof & Purr, you’ll be**:

- Walking and playing with Vancouver’s cutest dogs (between one and three at a time)
- Arrive on-time, taking our clients’ dog out for a solo or small pack walk around the neighbourhood.
- Take photos during the walk, and leave a daily report card for pet guardians via our mobile app.
- Pick up and dispose of dog waste properly
- Clean up and towel off muddy and wet dogs after their outing
- Follow instructions specific to the pet and the home
- Some walks require positive reinforcement techniques (for dogs that are in-training).
- Avoiding stressful situations or their triggers
- Working outdoors in all weather (rain, shine, snow)
- Visiting cats of all spots and stripes to provide food, medication, treats, pats, cuddles, play and company when their owners are away.
- Meeting our new (human) clients to go over their needs, and collect or return keys to them as needed.
- Other tasks as needed to keep the business working well, and growing.

**Highlights**
- $18.75/hour = $750/week or $3,000 per month.
- Full-time hours: 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday work schedule
- Casual dress
- NO VEHICLE REQUIRED

**Why join Woof & Purr Pet Services?**
- Walk, run and play with cute animals all day.
- Work outside in the fresh air.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Learn the basics of positive reinforcement dog training, and pet first aid.
- Your opinion matters. You have the opportunity to impact how the business grows.
- **No car? No problem. We get around by foot and bike.**

**OUR COMPANY INFO**

At Woof & Purr, we make it easy for our hooman clients to give their pets **the best lives ever.** Proudly serving all of the dogs, cats (and their full-time human caretakers), we do dog walks, positive reinforcement dog training, in-home dog daycare and cat sitting.

**Requirements**:

- You’re looking for a long term position (at least 1 year).
- You’re legally allowed to work in Canada, and are available to work Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- You love animals of all temperaments, especially dogs (both large and small) & cats. You like people too.
- You live in downtown Vancouver**:the West End / Coal Harbour / Yaletown.**:

- You own rain gear, suitable for working outside in wet weather.
- You have a bike, and are able to get between clients that way.
- You’re honest, trustworthy, reliable, and on-time.
- You have excellent communication, customer service and time management skills.
- You are detail oriented, and able to follow complex pet care and medication instructions
- Supporter and promoter of positive reinforcement techniques
- You’re calm under pressure and and able to positively adapt to unexpected situations and changes
- You’re willing to complete criminal record check

**Nice to have**:

- Previous work experience with animals (doggy day care, vet clinic, dog walking company)
- **Working with fearful / reactive dogs a BIG BONUS**:

- Ability and willingness to do dog sitting / cat sitting at your home
- Driver’s license
- Pet first aid certification

**To be considered for this role, please make sure you follow the criteria listed below.**
- **Resume and cover letter describing how you fulfill all the **_**required**_ **criteria**:

- We thank all applicants but only qualified applicants will be contacted
- No phone calls, or in-person visits please

**Job Types: Full-time, Contract**

We’re growing fast and so can your career If you’re looking for a company where you get to work on your feet, spend time outside, and enjoy Vancouver’s cutest pets, join our team today.
- You’re already dog walking / pet sitting “on the side” looking to supplement your existing business.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Application question(s):

- Do you live in Downtown Vancouver? (West End, Coal Harbour or Yaletown)?
- Do you own a bike, and can you get between appointments on your bike?
- What is your availability (days and times) each week to work?
- Tell us about your experience with both dogs and cats?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-15

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