Dog Walker

buckheadpetpals; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead Pet Pals in Atlanta is searching for an experienced Dog Walker to ensure pets receive adequate exercise and care. The role entails visiting clients' homes in Buckhead, Brookhaven, and Midtown to walk dogs, check their food and water, and send updates to owners.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for animals, time management skills, and be available weekdays. A reliable car and the ability to handle dogs of all sizes are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with dogs is preferred.
• Available Monday - Friday from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
• The ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reach.
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Exercise – Walk, run, or jog the clients’ dogs to provide daily exercise.
• Other services – Pick up after the animals during the walk.
• Communicate with the animals’ owners and be aware of any medical needs.

Skills

Love for animals

Time Management

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Buckhead Pet Pals is looking for an experienced Dog Walker. He/she will visit the homes of clients in Buckhead, Brookhaven and Midtown to take dogs out for exercise, love and, on occasion, provide their meals as needed.

The ideal person for this position understands the safety and priority of the animals in their care. He/she should be an independent and reliable self-starter with lots of energy and a passion for dogs.

Responsibilities

• Exercise – Walk, run, or jog the clients’ dogs to provide daily exercise.
• Other services – Pick up after the animals during the walk. Check the dogs’ food and water supply, and if needed, provide food and water to the animal after the daily walk. Communicate with the animals’ owners, (as required) and be aware of any medical needs observed during your run or walk.
• Communication – Sen photos and journal notes at each visit to the client.

Requirements

• Love for animals
• Time Management
• Prior experience working with dogs is preferred
• Available Monday - Friday from 11:00am - 3:00pm
• Compassion, patience, and reliability
• The ability to walk, run, pull, push, bend or reach
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Capable of handling all sizes of canines from small to large
• Live in Buckhead, Brookhaven or Midtown
• Reliable Car