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Walk This Way Newton Pet Services

Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $18–$22/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Newton, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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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.

$35,677 / year median in Massachusetts

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

We're looking for a dependable, animal-loving, Dog Walker to join our team.

Requirements Local Commute:

You live within a 20-minute drive of Newton, Ma to keep travel time manageable between client visits.

Vehicle & Tech :

you have a personal vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a smartphone.

Physical & Weather Ready:

You're are comfortable walking outdoors in all weather conditions and able to handle dogs 20+lbs when needed. What We're Looking For Love for Animals & Willingness to

Learn :

Prior pet handling experience (especially kennel or rescue) is ideal, but a genune love for pets and enthusism to learn works just as well.

Ironclad Reliability :

Our furry friends count on us to show up right on schedule every single time, so dependability is everything.

Great Communication Skills :

You're comfortable sending quick, clear, updates (and cute photos) to pet parents after every visit.

Why You'll Love Working With Us Paid Training :

We'll teach you everything you need to know about professional dog handling, body language, and safety techniques.

Flexible Scheduling :

We build schedule routines after great people.

Fuel Reimbursement :

Drive time costs shouldn't come out of your pocket--we help cover your gas between visits.

The Best Coworkers Ever :

Daily doses of fresh air, infinite tail wags, purrs, and unconditional love. Walk This Way Pet Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you're honest, communicative, and dependable, you're family here.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Fuel reimbursement Paid training

Work Location:

In person