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Weekend Dog Walker
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Shoreline Happy Paws
Old Saybrook, CT (In Person)
$40,560 Salary, Part-Time
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Shoreline Happy Paws has been providing peace of mind to pet parents since 2010. We're a small, dog-loving team of W-2 employees - not a gig app, not 1099 work. We're hiring a Dog Walkng Specialist to join our weekend routes, with room to grow into leadership and a long-term career in pet care. What You'll Do Walk dogs in neighborhoods, on beaches, and on local trails Lead structured walks and small-group hikes Visit cats at home for feeding, litter, play, and medication Send photo updates and detailed visit reports Provide vacation drop-in care Drive between visits across our service area Expand your knowledge with contuing education about dog behavior Schedule Part-time (2-5 hrs/day) - you choose how long Year-round role. We do not hire summer/seasonal staff. Consistency required - our clients depend on seeing the same face each week Saturday and Sunday availability required Optional evenings, weekdays, and overnights if you want them Pay & Benefits $16.94/hour during paid training $17-$22/hour standard job pay Flexible schedule Higher pay through advancement into leadership roles and tenure Tips, mileage reimbursement, PTO, holiday pay, end-of-year bonuses Paid Pet CPR certification and education stipend (dog training, Pet CPR Instructor) Costco membership, employee discounts, referral program W-2 employment with workers' comp and liability insurance Service Area (must live in or very near) Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Groton, New London What We're Looking For Dog Lovers who are 18+ years old Genuine love for animals; patient and respectful Reliable, communicative, detail-oriented Calm and confident around fearful, reactive, or excitable dogs Comfortable outdoors in all weather Able to handle large or strong dogs (90+ lbs) Physically active; able to walk several miles per day Reliable vehicle, valid license, clean driving record, current auto insurance Smartphone with data and ability to pass a background check After applying, please check your texts and email so we don't miss you.