Dog Walker/pet Sitter

5 months ago

Trowbridge, United Kingdom We Love Pets - Trowbridge Full time

Main duties

Drive to and from customer's homes to pick up and drop off up to three dogs at a time.
Ensure the security and cleanliness of customers’ homes when coming in and out of premises.

Transport dogs safely to and from their walks in own vehicle.
Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions.
Understand special requests and specific conditions for each dog, and treat them all with love and attention.
Ensure each dog is getting plenty of physical exercise and a toilet break.
Ensure the safety of the dogs you are walking and anyone else around them, by following the Health and Safety policy and keeping dogs on the lead (unless requested otherwise).
Remove pet waste and dispose of accordingly.
Take photos of the dogs in their care.
Communicate clearly with managers and customers regularly.
Refresh water, wipe paws and towel wet dogs down.
Attend customer visits with their Manager.
Meet regularly with manager to discuss progress, performance and development. Ensure schedules and hours are up to date each week.

**Requirements**:
They need to be able to lift, exercise, handle and restrain dogs.

Able to follow instructions as well as being able to think on their feet and make decisions quickly when it comes to dealing with unexpected problems/situations that may arise during a walk.
Have a mobile phone and daily Internet access.

Have their own reliable transportation (with insurance, tax & MOT) and knowledge of the area (or access to sat nav equipment).

Training and induction

Submit to a police and reference check (at your own cost)
Take and pass the Pet First Aid Certification course (course will be paid for by We Love Pets).
Carry out a trial walk and training week to ensure suitability.
Undergo any training, as deemed necessary by We Love Pets, at all stages of their employment.

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

**Salary**: £10.50 plus fuel allowance

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10.50-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 10 per week

**Experience**:

- Animal care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving license (required)

Work Location: On the road

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