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Walk This Way Pet Care

Professional Dog Walker & Pet Sitter (Part-Time Evenings & Weekends)

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.

$32,426 / year median in Virginia

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Love dogs? Prefer evenings and weekends? Walk This Way Pet Care is looking for reliable, animal-loving team members to provide exceptional pet care during our busiest times—weekday evenings and weekends! If you'd rather spend your evenings and weekends getting outside, making furry friends, and getting paid to exercise instead of sitting behind a desk, we'd love to meet you. This position is perfect for students, teachers, healthcare workers, retirees, professionals looking for supplemental income, or anyone who has daytime commitments but is available when our clients need us most. Every day is a little different, but your responsibilities may include: Walking dogs throughout Richmond and surrounding areas Providing in-home pet sitting visits Feeding pets and refreshing water bowls Administering medications (when needed) Scooping litter boxes and cleaning pet areas Sending fun photo updates and visit summaries through our mobile app Giving lots of belly rubs, ear scratches, and TLC We also proudly partner with Richmond Animal League , providing enrichment walks and outings for shelter dogs. We're currently hiring team members who are available during our busiest service hours: Weekday Evenings 5:00 PM
  • 9:00 PM Weekends Anytime between 7:00 AM
  • 9:00 PM Weekend shifts are scheduled in minimum 2-hour blocks , such as: 7:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM.
..etc If you're looking for a flexible part-time position that fits around your weekday schedule, this could be the perfect fit.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Build Real Fur-iendships Become the favorite visitor for dogs, cats, and other pets who will be waiting at the door for you. Make a Difference Your visits help pets stay active, happy, and cared for while their families are working, traveling, or enjoying an evening out. Get Paid to Stay Active Fresh air, daily walks, and plenty of movement—no gym membership required. Great Supplemental Income Perfect for anyone looking to earn extra money with a consistent part-time schedule. Perks Include Starting pay $16.50/hour + tips Paid training and hands-on education Liability insurance, bonding & workers' compensation Employee status (never an independent contractor) 20% employee discount on services $25 referral bonuses Relaxed dress code (comfy clothes encouraged) Unlimited puppy kisses Requirements We're looking for applicants who: Are 18 years or older Have a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle Can reliably commute throughout Midlothian and surrounding areas Have a smartphone with GPS, camera, and data plan Have experience caring for animals (professional experience is a plus) Are comfortable walking large, energetic dogs Can work outdoors in all weather conditions Can lift up to 50 lbs and handle dogs up to 100 lbs Have excellent communication and time management skills Can commit to at least 6 months Can pass background, driving, and reference checks This Job May Not Be For You If... You're looking for guaranteed full-time hours. You don't enjoy working independently. You dislike driving between appointments. Cleaning up pet messes isn't your thing. Walking several miles in hot, cold, rainy, or snowy weather sounds miserable. If the thought of spending your evening walking an excited Golden Retriever through the neighborhood sounds like the best part of your day... you'll fit right in. How to
Apply Please Note:
To be considered for this position, you MUST complete our application on our website: https://www.walkthiswaypets.com/meetus We can't wait to meet you!
Pay:
From $16.50 per hour Expected hours: 5.0
  • 15.
0 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training Paid training Referral program
Work Location:
On the road