Dog Walker

An exciting opportunity to come and work with Adored Animals Pet Services, a family run business based in Irthlingborough, we are looking for a confident, personable & dedicated individual to grow as a team and within the business.

This role is currently averaging around 12 hours per week for the group dog walk rate.

More hours can be taken on solo walks, house sitting, cat visits etc., but these are paid at different rates.

You can expect your take home pay to be around £24 000 a year as a minimum.
- You **MUST** have a drivers license and access to a vehicle - company van to be provided for those 21 and older.
- You **MUST** live within 7 miles from Wellingborough
- Interview stages & hiring process:_
- 1. In person interview_
- 2. If successful you will be invited for 1 trial day._
- 3. The next stage will be acceptance of contract for services, with schedule and work to commence the next day / week._
- 4. You will then have to undergo rigorous training across dog walking, home visits, drop - ins and conducting services to our very high standard._

The role will start off with solo walks or drop in visits for clients, to then progress onto group dog walks.

Group dog walks is walking up to 4 medium to XL breeds on lead to a designated point and then letting the dogs off lead - this will require you to maintain pack order and stability on the walk. Controlling 4 very large dogs on lead and then off lead in a public space will require you to follow our procedures and policies and undertake our strict training. This is a huge responsibility and is not to be undertaken lightly. You will be taught proper slip-lead techniques and how to handle large dog breeds, a confident and hands on person is needed for this role.

**We are not here to accommodate your career change.**

**We work with rescues, referrals from charities and dogs with known bite history.**

**We need someone who can start ASAP, and not have an existing 4 week notice period.**

**This job is NOT suited for people with outside commitments.**

Please see other job advert opportunities as we are hiring for the following positions dog walkers, groomers, house sitters etc.

Dog walker & Pet care professional:

- Monday - Friday, approximately 8:30am start with 2pm - 4pm finish for dog walking only - more hours and work can be offered across cat sitting, overnight stays etc.
- You will be provided with a company van to use.
- We are a very busy service, we would love to have a person who is a real team - player and supports everyone as we continue to grow and improve.
- You will work across all dog walking services, puppy visits, drop - in visits, pet taxi.
- We will pay for all your training, with ongoing support and professional development.

We also run a pay for performance model - you will be paid extra depending on how well you perform.
- Full Clean UK driving licence
- Cover Letter AND CV
- Looking for a long term position
- Absolutely adores animals

This role contains many hours of driving, and lots of walking - you need to be fit and able bodied for this role. You must be willing to learn and be confident to administer medication.

If you think this role is just walking in a field with dogs by your side then you are very mistaken; it is hard work, but a very rewarding career for the right person.

We have a clear line of communication with our customers and you will be expected to give summaries of care and carry out multiple other tasks during services.

You will be the first point of call for emergencies and for the care of pets you are responsible for - a mature person is a must for this role.

The work is self - employed, you will be subcontracted by Adored Animals Pet Services.

We provide you with clients, equipment, van, fuel, create invoices, manage marketing etc. Schedules are published a week in advance, however, this can change last minute, and we have to work around clients, they do not work around you.

**Give this role serious consideration before applying.**

What we will do for you:

- We will pay for your training - You will initially be trained in emergency canine first-aid.
- Uniform, fuel, clients, equipment is all provided to you by Adored Animals
- Once trained, you will be given a company van to use during working hours ( Subject to having held driving licence for 2 or more years)
- Progression opportunities
- Potential earnings of up to £42 000 per annum - depending on motivation to take multiple opportunities presented to you
- Opportunity to work alongside a professional team and to learn new skills
- Opportunity to travel across the UK to visit new and exciting locations

What we require from you:

- You must have professional experience working with animals.
- We require an enhanced DBS check
- Excellent comprehension skills, and a passion for going above and beyond for all our customers - pet or human.
- Strong, confident individual - we work with extra large breeds, rescues, and dogs with behavioral proble