Dog Walker/pet Sitter

4 months ago

Snodland, United Kingdom Kent Dog Walker Full time

**Kent Dog Walker** is **now recruiting** for new staff to join our friendly, loyal and hardworking **Lead Walking Team**. We are flexible in terms of timings and days you have available, as long as they are consistent each week. Our current busiest times are between the hours of 9am-3pm Monday to Friday. With overtime always available on a weekly basis. We offer competitive rates of pay and pride ourselves on paying a full rate per dog and like to stick to the smallest geographical area per Dog Walker as possible.

**Duties**
- Collecting dogs from their home using your own vehicle and also dropping them home.
- Carrying out the walk or visit for that dog, meeting the individual requirements that have been asked of us from the client.
- Reporting back to the owners informing them of how their dog has got on whilst in our care, as well as any toileting details.
- Updating the owners with photos and videos of their dog whilst carrying out the services.
- Checking in and out using our system to ensure all services are carried out at the appropriate times.
- Provide mental stimulation for dogs during walks as well as the physical exercise
- Clean up after dogs during walks and dispose of waste properly
- Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor when interacting with clients and their pets

**Requirements**:

- Ability to handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Holding a pet management or care certificate/qualification (not essential)
- Good time management skills
- Excellent route planning and logistic skills
- Reliable and dependable - Independently and in a team environment
- Being fit and healthy
- Full UK Driving License
- Clear basic DBS check

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £11.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- How many hours per week would you be looking to work roughly?
- Do you have any previous experience with dogs?
- What is your availability? Please specify days/times

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KDW Lead Walker

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