Full-time Dog Walker and Dog Boarding Assistant

**Job Title**: Full-Time Dog Walker and Dog Boarding Assistant
**Location**: Didsbury, Chorlton, and Withington, South Manchester
**Salary starting on** £13 per hour
**Contract Type**: Self-Employed, Full-Time
**Working Hours**:9:30 AM to 3:30 PM**, Monday to Friday, with some weekends for home boarding

**Ozzie's Fur-Ever Friend's** is excited to offer a **full-time opportunity** for a **Dog Walker and Dog Boarding Assistant**to join our passionate and pet-loving team in **South Manchester**. If you're dedicated to providing excellent care for dogs and other pets, and looking for a flexible, full-time role, this could be the perfect job for you

As a **Dog Walker and Dog Boarding Assistant**, you'll be working in a professional, pet-first environment where we treat every dog (and pet) like our own. The pay for this role is **based on completed bookings**, so you will earn for each service you provide.

In addition to dog walking and home boarding, we also offer **cat and puppy visits**, so you will receive training to carry out these services and they may be added to your schedule as requested by customers.

**Main Duties**:

- Transport dogs safely to and from their walks using your own vehicle.
- Walk dogs for **1 hour** per walk, regardless of weather conditions.
- Carry out dog care routines, including wiping paws, towel drying, filling water bowls, replenishing food, and using doggie coats when necessary.
- Take engaging photos and videos of dogs for our business social media accounts.
- Remove and dispose of pet waste during walks.
- Provide **home boarding** for dogs during school holidays and weekends (availability required for weekends).
- For home boarding, you must live in Manchester and have a secure back garden. **This role is not suitable for house-share residents.**:

- Provide **cat and puppy visits**, including feeding, cleaning, and playtime, as requested by customers. **Training will be provided** for these services, and they will be added to your day as needed.

**Requirements**:

- **Physically fit** to carry out a minimum of two walks with **4 dogs** per day (training provided).
- Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and energy levels.
- **Full Driving Licence** and your own **vehicle** (vehicle must have **5 doors** and be no smaller than a **Vauxhall Corsa**).
- Your vehicle must be capable of fitting **dog crates** or a **dog guard** in the boot.
- The car should have **5 doors** and be able to safely transport 2 dogs in the boot and 2 on the back seat (with doggie seat belts).
- Must **live in South Manchester** (Didsbury, Chorlton, or Withington area).
- Access to a **mobile phone** and/or navigation system.
- Good knowledge of the local area to ensure efficient and safe walks.
- Must **undergo training** and **complete a DBS check**.
- Be **reliable, flexible, and honest**.
- Previous experience in pet care or dog walking is preferred, but we value genuine passion for animals.

**Why Work with Us?**
- **Full-time role** with consistent hours, Monday to Friday, with weekends on a roter for home boarding.
- **Supportive team** that values high-quality pet care.
- Work in a **flexible, rewarding role** where every day is different
- Competitive rates per service, depending on the type and duration of the booking.
- Training provided for **cat and puppy visits** to expand your skills and add variety to your day.

**To Apply**:
Please send your **CV** along with a **short paragraph explaining your pet experience** and why you would love to work for **Ozzie's Fur-Ever Friend's**. We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Type**: Freelance

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Work Location: In person

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