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Dog Walker

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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.

$31,714 / year median in Michigan

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

The dog walker's responsibilities are to provide the highest quality care for scheduled walking services. Clients expectations are their pets will be taken visited in a schedled time frame which will involve some variation of exercise involving a walk, bathroom breaks, and enrichment. The ideal candidate will be trustworthy, self-motivated, and communicative. All candidates must be available during our regular hours of Monday thru Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM; have consistent, reliable transportation that can transport animals ; and a phone with app and photo taking capabilities. Preference to those with dog-related experience outside of ownership of dogs. Some flexibility in schedule may be allowed depending on need. This posting made 9/8/2026 will be kept up thru 9/21/2026 before a hiring decision is made. Interviews may be processed in that time frame. Thank you for your understanding!
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 12.0 - 30.0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Dental Insurance