Dog Walker

Hooman on Demand; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local dog-walking service is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team. This role offers a flexible part-time schedule, allowing you to accept or decline work opportunities while providing exceptional care for pets. Ideal candidates will enjoy working outdoors, have a passion for animals, and possess strong time management skills. With competitive pay and bonuses based on performance, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow their experience in the pet care industry. Join a friendly team dedicated to delivering the highest quality service to pet parents in Charlotte.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Client Gratuity

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have experience with animals and strong time management skills.
• Candidates must provide high-quality visits and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for dogs and cats during walks.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff through various channels.
• Manage time efficiently to arrive on time for scheduled visits.

Skills

Animal Care

Time Management

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Experience with Animals (Professional or Volunteer)

Job description

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Hooman on Demand

We are Charlotte's most trusted dog-walking service. Hooman on Demand is a locally owned and operated dog walking and pet-sitting service. Our mission is to provide our pets and pet parents exceptional care during every visit. We have flexible part-time positions available. These positions enable you to accept or deny any work opportunity, and we offer a very competitive wage.

Growth

Although we are locally owned in Charlotte we have a location in Raleigh too! Hooman on Demand Charlotte is currently in a growing phase so you will have the opportunity to grow with Hooman on Demand as more visits populate.

The position:

• Professional dog walker with the ability to also care for cats
• Most of our dog walking is scheduled 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
• All services are scheduled from 7am to 9pm
• This position will require consistent part-time weekend availability. South End, Matthews, Clanton Park/Roseland

Compensation:

$18 - $27 / hour (based on other staff member earnings)

$1000 - $2500 / monthly

100% Client gratuity, paid weekly via our dedicated app

Pay is based on visits performed. Visits are paid at the rates of:

• $9.00 for a 15-minute walk
• $10.50 for a 20-minute walk
• $9.00 for a 30-minute walk
• $22.20 for a 60-minute walk

Walk bonuses available:

• $2.00 bonus per additional dog
• $5 bonus per holiday visit
• $5 same-day cancellation
• Long-distance services have a 10% bonus

The responsibilities:

• For this position, you must be consistently available to work weekends. Ideally, you will also have some weekday evening availability
• Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs
• Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences
• Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's cats
• Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
• Communicate with staff and clients via phone/text and photographs
• Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all accepted visits
• This position would be offered as an independent contracting position

The ideal candidate:

• An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate, who can provide our client's dogs and cats with the highest quality visits possible
• The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety and time management
• Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred
• The job has a flexible schedule. You can accept or deny any opportunity, but we would prefer staff who can work between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Extra consideration will be given to candidates with weekend availability
• The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, be able to work independently and work outdoors regardless of weather conditions
• This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their current professional experience with dogs. Many of our staff were previously dog walkers with other on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter

How our on-demand dog walking service works:

• Some clients will request short-notice dog walking/pet services. No services can be requested in less than 2 hours
• This is not an on-call job. You have the option to perform this work
• When these types of services are requested, you will receive a push notification on your phone. You don't need to respond to the notification
• This is an extra-earning opportunity. Some of this work will also pay out a competitive bonus!

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Internet Publishing