Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter Saint Ives, East of England, England

We Love Pets
Full Time Saint Ives, East of England, England 10 - 11 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Job summary

Bored of the 9-5 office life? Why not become a We Love Pets dog walker and swap the desk life for the great outdoors? You will be fully trained and insured to walk the most wonderful dogs! We’re a welfare-first company that will never walk any more than four dogs at a time. If you’re an animal-lover that loves being outdoors, then this is the job for you! There are various positions available to suit different schedules, both part-time and full-time.

Main duties

  • Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes whilst ensuring the security of customers’ homes
  • Transport dogs safely to and from their walks and homes in your own vehicle
  • Provide housesitting services for dogs whose owners are away
  • 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 are 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 you
  • 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
  • Communicate with clients, including arranging visits with new customers
  • Ensure schedules are up to date each week
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Cover for team sickness/holiday

Requirements

Candidates must:

  • Be able to walk for a few hours a day
  • Be able to lift, exercise, handle and restrain dogs
  • Submit for 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
  • Use their car (insurance, tax and MOT required)
  • Know their area and local dog walking spots
  • Have a reliable mobile phone and internet access
  • Write well and communicate clearly with clients and their manager
  • Report to the branch manager and work with the dog walking team to provide a high-quality dog walking service
  • Be available for lunchtime walks

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:

  • Receive a six-monthly appraisal along with regular one-to-ones
  • Are provided with a personal performance plan to support their career development
  • Have full training and insurance protection
  • Have access to a wide range of training opportunities to help develop within their role
  • Are enrolled on our PAWs skills-based reward system

To find out more and apply here: https://welovepets.care/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 5-10 per week

Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Application question(s):

  • Must be based within these locations -

PE26 – Ramsey, Bury, Upwood, Pondersbridge
PE27 – St Ives, Needingworth, Holywell
PE28 – Warboys, Alconbury, Wyton, Fenstanton, Colne, Somersham, Hemingford Grey
PE29 – Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Hartford,

  • Can you offer dog daycare or boarding in your home?

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 100% (required)

Work Location: One location

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
We Love Pets

www.we-love-pets.co.uk
Reading, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Company - Public
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