Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
B
Barksley
Professional Dog Walker and Pet Sitter - Tuckahoe - WEEKENDS
Career Insights for Animal Trainer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Virginia data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Animal Trainer trains animals to become familiar with human voices and contact, and to respond to commands. Trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. May train animals for a health, competition, or show. May train other animals such as horses, dolphins, and apes.
$40,144 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for someone experienced working with dogs and cats to work as a part time dog walker and pet sitter to work our Tuckahoe and Willow Lawn territories. You must be available to work every weekend from 7am-9pm. You will not work consistently from 7am to 9pm, but you must be available to work during that period. Your schedule will fluctuate based on client needs. You must live in or near Tuckahoe and Willow Lawn. You must be experienced working with dogs and cats. If qualified, complete our
REQUIRED
job questionnaire. You will NOT be considered for this job without completing out job questionnaire.REQUIRED
Job Questionnaire :
tinyurl.com/y77m7egq Requirements Must live in or near Tuckahoe and Willow Lawn Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicleMUST BE EXPERIENCED WORKING WITH DOGS
, must be knowledgable of common dog breeds and temperaments Must know how to handle dog/leash/food/resource aggression with positive reinforcement techniquesMUST BE EXPERIENCED WORKING WITH CATS
, must be knowledgable of common cat breeds and temperaments Ability and willingness to be outside in all weather, including rain, snow, heat, cold, and wind Qualifications Professional experience with animals (working at a veterinary hospital, dog daycare/boarding facility, animal shelter, dog trainer, pet sitter or dog walker, etc) Be 22 years of age or older Have a good driving record and ability to pass a background check Have a smartphone with access to the Internet, data plan, and high quality camera Ability to communicate clearly and effectively by returning emails, texts, and phone calls promptly Ability to take and send photos of pets in your care to clients and for use on social media Experience with administering medication or fluids is a plus If qualified, complete ourREQUIRED
job questionnaire. You will NOT be considered for this job without completing out job questionnaire.REQUIRED
Job Questionnaire :
tinyurl.com/y77m7egqPay:
$24.00 - $25.00 per hourBenefits:
On-the-job trainingWork Location:
On the roadBenefits
- Dental Insurance