Dog Walker

Pawsentials Pet Services is a small business located in Victoria, BC. We are primarily a dog walking company founded on providing loving, respectful, and stimulating care to pets while allowing their owners peace-of-mind through reliability, attention to detail, and communication. We give great dogs even better walks.

Our work environment includes:

- Flexible working hours
- On-the-job training and growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- Paid travel time
- Vehicle Reimbursement via Taxable Benefits and T2200 forms
- Phone reimbursements
- Paid training
- Eligibility for training grant program for further development within the field

Pawsentials is an established and well-loved dog walking company seeking exceptional dog walkers. Our goal is to provide safe and controlled dog hiking and adventure experiences for busy owners. Pawsentials Pet Services is a bonded, insured, employee-centric company focused on building meaningful relationships with pups and their parents.

Required Qualifications:

- Must have reliable large-vehicle or SUV transportation to transport animals on short trips; we provide vehicle use reimbursements and protective equipment for your vehicle
- Prior experience working with dogs
- Love and respect for animals and clients
- Smartphone with unlimited data
- Comfortable working with all breeds of dogs both big and small
- Must feel comfortable working with more than one dog at a time
- Able and willing to be outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must have clean criminal record
- Physically can lift 50lbs
- Able to walk 6-10kms per day

About the Position:

- Full
- or Part-time up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Hiking for 1.5 hours, up to twice a day
- Providing full-service pick up and drop off of dogs to client’s homes
- After training, safely manage up to 8 dogs both on
- and off-leash
- Training new dogs basic obedience and recall on hikes
- Optional attendance in weekend pet events hosted by the city

Work Location:

- Varying regional trails within Greater Victoria; we reimburse for vehicle/tool usage

**Experience**:

- Working with pets (1 yr pref)

License/Cert:

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Clean Record (required)

Please note, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.50-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- dog care: 1 year (preferred)

**Location**:

- Victoria, BC (required)

Work Location: In person