What are the responsibilities and job description for the Glastonbury Pro Dog Walker | Part Time & Backup position at David's Pet Services?
Hello, pet-loving job seekers! Do you live in or near Glastonbury? Do you love dogs, cats, being outdoors, and staying active? Why not get paid to spend time with amazing pets while getting your steps in every day?
Hi! My name is David Steinberg, and I'm the owner of David's Pet Services (DPS). We provide professional dog walking and pet sitting throughout Glastonbury, West Hartford, Farmington, and surrounding areas. We're looking for 1-3 dependable, compassionate people who live in or very close to Glastonbury to join our growing team.
What We're Looking For:
We're hiring employees who have flexible schedules and are interested in one or both of the following:
Dog Walking - Weekday daytime visits while clients are at work - Most visits occur Monday-Friday between approximately 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Pet Sitting - Care for pets while clients are on vacation - Typically 3-4 visits per day for dogs or 1-2 visits per day for cats - Includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays - You can often share pet sitting schedules with other members of our team Visit Lengths We offer 20, 30, and 45-minute visits depending on each client's needs.
What You'll Do:
Every day is a little different. Depending on the client, you may:
- Walk dogs
- Feed pets
- Play with and exercise them
- Administer medications (we'll train you)
- Scoop litter boxes
- Refresh water
- Give pets lots of love and attention while their families are away
Requirements:
Live in or very close to Glastonbury
- Have your own reliable vehicle
- Love both dogs and cats
- Be dependable, trustworthy, and professional
- Enjoy working independently
Training:
No professional experience? That's okay. We provide:
- Paid in-house training
- Hands-on field training
- Pet CPR and First Aid certification
- Ongoing support from an experienced team Pay & Benefits
- Earn approximately $19-$23 per hour between visit pay and tips
- Mileage reimbursement (paid in addition to your wages)
- W-2 employee position
- Workers' compensation coverage - Unemployment insurance
- Paid Family & Medical Leave
- Business insurance while you're working
Hours & Growth:
Hours vary depending on client demand and the season. Some days you may have 2-3 visits, while other days you may have 4 or more. As our client base continues to grow, there are opportunities to build a larger schedule for the right person.
Please Read - We're specifically looking for applicants who live in or very close to Glastonbury. After more than 10 years in business, we've found that local team members are the happiest, stay with us the longest, and provide the best experience for our clients and their pets. If this sounds like a job you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you! Thank you so much for your time.
Woof! David Steinberg
Owner, David's Pet Services
P.S. Here's a little bonus tip: After you apply on Indeed, send us a quick email at woof@dps.dog just to say hello. It shows initiative and lets us know you made it all the way to the end.
P.P.S. One small favor: Please don't use artificial intelligence to answer the application questions. We'd much rather get to know you through your own words and personality. Thanks so much!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Supplemental income
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- What Connecticut town do you live in?
- Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
- Do you own your own vehicle?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Why do you want to work as a dog walker for DPS? Please be as detailed as you'd like.
- What type of schedule are you looking for?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23