Dog Walker

Barks & Recreation; New London (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid mileage

Retirement savings

Employee pet care discounts

Growth potential in all areas

Job summary

Barks & Recreation is seeking a part-time dog walker in New London, CT. You will walk and care for dogs, visit pets at homes, and provide love and professional care while documenting visits via our app. Training is provided, even for those new to pet care.

A reliable, insured car and smartphone are required, with a commitment of 6–12+ months and availability at least 3 days/week (including 2 weekdays) between 9AM–4PM.

Qualifications

• Availability at least 3 days/week (including 2 weekdays), with a 4+ hour block between 9AM–4PM.
• A reliable, insured, pet-friendly car.
• Smartphone with camera, GPS, and internet access.
• A 6–12+ month commitment to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Walk and care for dogs (and some cats).
• Visit pets at home or head out for trail adventures.
• Provide love, attention, and professional care.
• Document visits and updates via our app.
• Grow into new roles and areas if interested—admin, marketing, training, social media, and more!

Skills

Kindness

Dependable

Animal lover

Flexible schedule

Communicative

Organized

Team player

Eager to learn

Job description

Ready to swap spreadsheets for slobbery kisses? If you're fresh out of college, living the stay-at-home parent life, or in between jobs and craving something fun, active, and meaningful—this might be your perfect transitional role. At Barks & Recreation, we don’t just walk dogs—we build trust, create joy, and give pets their best lives (and help their humans breathe easier while we do it).

Whether you’re figuring out your next big move or testing the waters of the workforce, this part-time job offers flexibility, skill-building, and plenty of fresh air—and yes, lots of tail wags.

Join Our Pet-Loving Crew

We’re looking for someone who’s:

• Kind, dependable, and eager to learn
• Naturally obsessed with animals
• Ready to juggle a flexible schedule while staying active
• Communicative, organized, and a good team player

What You’ll Do:

• Walk and care for dogs (and some cats!)
• Visit pets at home or head out for trail adventures
• Provide love, attention, and professional care
• Document visits and updates via our app
• Grow into new roles and areas if interested—admin, marketing, training, social media, and more!

What You’ll Need:

• Availability at least 3 days/week (including 2 weekdays), with a 4+ hour block between 9AM–4PM
• A reliable, insured, pet-friendly car
• Smartphone with camera, GPS, and internet access
• A 6–12+ month commitment (we invest in you and want you to grow with us!)

Pay & Perks:

• $16.95/hr + tips (average $3–9/hr)
• Paid mileage, flexible schedule, retirement savings
• Employee pet care discounts + real on-the-job learning
• Growth potential in ALL areas of small biz—HR, admin, marketing, training, and beyond

No experience in pet care? No problem—we’ll train you up! If you’re dependable, animal-obsessed, and a good communicator, we can teach you the rest.

Come grow your resume (and your heart) at Barks & Recreation.