Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Are you a passionate dog lover who adores exploring the great outdoors?

At We Love Pets, we pride ourselves on putting the welfare of our walkers and pets first. When you join our team, you'll experience comprehensive training, including pet first aid, and endless opportunities to expand your knowledge in pet care and animal behaviour.

We're thrilled to offer part-time positions, providing an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a refreshing change from the typical 9-5 routine. Join our amazing team, where you can revel in the great outdoors, improve your wellbeing, and build a strong bond with our furry companions.

With years of experience in pet care, we are a fully licensed, insured, and DBS-checked business. Our customers choose us for our exceptional reputation for quality care and unwavering commitment to safety.

As a Dog Walker with We Love Pets, your primary responsibilities will include:
Safely transporting dogs from their homes to walking locations and back, ensuring the security of customers' properties.

Delivering exceptional house-sitting services for dogs whose owners are away.

Catering to special requests and specific conditions for each dog, showing them love and attention as if they were your own.

Providing exercise and regular toilet breaks, guaranteeing the dogs' wellbeing and safety during the walks.

Ensuring the safety of the dogs in your care and those around you, along with proper waste removal.

Keeping owners updated with regular photos and maintaining clear communication to arrange visits.

Offering excellent customer service and maintaining up-to-date schedules each week.

Being available to cover team sickness/holidays and being flexible for lunchtime walks.

Requirements for this fulfilling role:
Ability to walk for several hours a day (working a minimum of 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday).

Capability to lift, exercise, handle, and restrain dogs safely.

Willingness to undergo police and reference checks.

Passionate about treating dogs as cherished family members.

Completion of our comprehensive online pet first aid course.

Willingness to participate in shadow walks before starting the job.

Use of your own insured, taxed, and MOT'd vehicle.

Familiarity with your local area and its dog walking spots.

Reliable mobile phone and internet access, along with excellent communication skills.

Strong writing skills for effective communication with clients and the management team.

Reporting to the branch manager and collaborating with the dog walking team to deliver a high-quality service.

Availability for lunchtime walks.

We Love Pets is committed to the growth and development of our staff, and we provide a wide range of training opportunities, both within the branch and via our online training portal. As part of our commitment to our team, we ensure that:
You receive a six-monthly appraisal, along with regular one-to-one sessions.

A personal performance plan is created to support your career development.

You benefit from full training and insurance protection.

You have access to numerous training opportunities to excel within your role.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £11.50-£15.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Canterbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Availability to work Monday - Friday between 9am & 2.30pm

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WLP Dog Walker