Dog Walker Henley on Thames, England
Job description
Location - Henley-On-Thames and surrounding areas
Are you an enthusiastic animal lover with a zest for the outdoors? Then look no further! We are seeking dedicated dog walkers to join our fantastic team at We Love Pets Henley-On-Thames.
If you’re an animal lover that loves being outdoors, then this is for you! There are various positions available to suit, on a temporary basis that may lead to a permanent position.
Main duties
- Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes whilst ensuring the security of customers’ homes
- Transport dogs safely from their home to the walk in your own vehicle
- Understand special requests and specific conditions for each dog
- Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes at a time)
- Give each dog love and attention and treat the customer’s dogs as if they were your own
- Ensure each dog is getting plenty of exercise and a toilet break
- Ensure the safety of the dogs you are walking and anyone else around them
- Remove pet waste
- Take photos of the dogs for their owners and update them regularly
- Give fresh water, wipe paws and towel wet dogs down
- Check your schedule daily and report back to your manager with any queries
- Provide excellent customer service
- Cover for team sickness/holiday
Requirements: Applicants must be over the age of 18, have their own vehicle and live locally.
Candidates must:
- Be able to walk for a few hours a day
- Be able to lift, exercise, handle and restrain dogs
- Submit a police and reference check
- Look after dogs as if they are a member of the family
- Complete our online pet first aid course
- Carry out some shadow walks before taking the job
- Undergo training as required
- MUST have your own car (insurance, tax and MOT required) travel between clients will be paid.
- Know their area and local dog walking spots
- Have a reliable mobile phone and internet access
- Write well and communicate clearly with your manager
- Report to the branch manager and work with the dog walking team to provide a high-quality dog walking service.
- Be available for lunch time walks
- Be friendly, polite and a great team player
Training and development
We Love Pets is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, both within the branch and via our online training portal.
We really value our team and as part of this commitment we ensure all staff:
- Have full training and insurance protection
- Have access to a wide range of training opportunities to help develop within their role
If you love dogs and fancy a change, we'd absolutely love to hear from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Walker - Henley-On-Thames
Expected start date: 10/06/2023
