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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$33,829 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Additional Services You Can Provide If You Wish:
House Sitting (sleep-over in client's home) Dog boarding (in your home dog care 24 hours) Dog park play group (Take small groups of dogs to play at dog park) Pet Taxi (Transport dogs to and from appointments, or to dog boarding home)DOG WALKER BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Reliable, responsible, and honest 18 years of age or older Ability to handle various breeds and sizes of dogs Ability to walk dogs in all weather conditions Must have a passion and LOVE for working with animals!DOG WALKER POSITION REQUIRES
A set, weekly availability A working smartphone with internet access Unrestricted access to your own reliable and insured vehicle. Background checkDOG WALKER JOB HIGHLIGHTS
Independent - you travel to client's homes to walk their dogs Active job with majority of time spent outside Lots of doggie kisses!Pay:
From $16.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Application Question(s): Do you have your own reliable transportation?Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)Work Location:
On the roadBenefits
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements