Your Columbus Dog Walker is a locally owned pet care company providing premium, reliable care to pet owners across Columbus, Ohio for the last 5 years. We are seeking a dedicated, physically fit field team member to provide solo dog walks and pet care visits.

Key Responsibilities Solo Field Operations:

Complete assigned daytime dog walking and home care visits within our entire service area. (43207, 43206, 43205, 43203, 43201, 43212, 43221, 43213, 43227, 43232, 43209, 43123)

Large & Giant Breed Handling:

Confidently manage, walk, and exercise dogs of all temperaments and sizes, including large and giant breeds (e.g., German Shepherds, Dogo Argentinos, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Newfoundlands).

Protocol & Safety Adherence:

Strictly follow customer care instructions, secure home access procedures, and double-check entry/exit locks at every visit.

Mobile Logging:

Use our mobile team app on your personal smartphone to check in/out, log completed visits, capture photos, and communicate client updates.

Animal Welfare Monitoring:

Identify and immediately report any animal health, behavioral, or environmental safety issues to management.

Requirements & Qualifications Professional Experience:

Demonstrated background in pet care, veterinary technology (RVT), volunteering, animal shelter operations, or dog training. Personal or family pet ownership alone does not meet this requirement.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to walk 5-10 miles daily in all Ohio weather conditions (rain, heat, cold) and comfortably control strong dogs 60+ lbs on a leash.

Reliable Vehicle & License:

Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, personal auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle to travel between appointments within Columbus.

Technology:

Smartphone with an active data plan capable of running mobile scheduling software.

Background Check:

Clear criminal background check required prior to start.

Schedule & Hours Core Daytime Schedule:

Monday through Friday, approximately 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Additional Income & Hours:

While not required for this job, we do have several services that provide more hours per week / additional income if interested: Daytime /

Overnight Sittings Evening Services Holiday Availability Compensation & Classification Status:

W-2

Employee Pay & Perks:

Hourly wage (based on experience), weekly pay, paid training, and mileage reimbursement allowance. No evening, weekends, or holidays required.

Pay:

$15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement On-the-job training Paid training Application Question(s): Are you willing to complete a background check? Please explain your experience caring for pets other than your own. Are you able to provide services across our entire service area? (43207, 43206, 43205, 43203, 43201, 43212, 43221, 43213, 43227, 43232, 43209) Explain any experience you may have administering medication to pets. Please explain your experience with dogs greater than 60 lbs. Which large breed dogs are you personally familiar with? Are you consistently able to work Monday through Friday between 10am-3pm? Please explain your experience fitting harnesses and leashes on animals other than your own. Do you have a reliable car, insurance, and a valid drivers license?

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road