Part-time Casual Dog Walker

4 months 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. The right person for this job has a very flexible schedule and can do walks and sitting appointments during the day, evening and on weekends / holidays as needed. **This position is for someone who wants to make some extra income working with animals, when that work is available.** You’ve got to have a cellphone, rain gear, and be comfortable getting around on your bike.

**Role Description**

As a casual part-time 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 (What’s in it for you?)**
- $18.75/hour.
- Part-time schedule
- Casual dress
- NO CAR 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.**:

- **You’re legally allowed to work in Canada, and are available to work as needed (which can include taking daytime, evening and weekend / holiday appointments as needed).**:

- 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: Casual part-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.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

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?
- Tell us about your experience with both dogs and cats?
- Do you have another job? If so, what are your time commitments like at that job?
- Are you available to work as needed (daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays?)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-16

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