Dog Walker (Flexible Working Hours)

destinationpet; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health support

Telehealth

Job summary

Destination Pet is seeking a Dog Walker at Puppywood Pet Resort in Cincinnati. This on-your-feet role involves taking dogs on individual walks, ensuring they are safely leashed, and providing exercise and enrichment.

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, and be available evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay starts at $12.00 - $14.00/hour DOE + tips, with part-time health, mental health, and telehealth benefits associated with the role.

Qualifications

• This is an on-your-feet, hands-on role working with dogs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and handle various pet sizes.
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair and accidents is expected.
• Able to stand, walk and climb stairs for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Take dogs on individual walks according to schedules.
• Ensure dogs are safely leashed and outdoors during walks.
• Provide exercise, mental stimulation and positive reinforcement.
• Observe health or behavior changes and report them.
• Scoop poop and maintain clean, safe walking areas.
• Maintain care journals and communicate with clients after visits.
• Assist with center duties and respond to client messages as needed.

Skills

Walking dogs

Physical stamina

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

We're currently sniffing out our next Dog Walker at Puppywood Pet Resort

At Destination Pet, we're not just another Pet/Vet care center- we're a community that lives to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Since 2016, we've been serving best-in-show care from coast to coast with day care, boarding, grooming, training, veterinary services, and more. Whether its belly rubs or brushing , our goal is simple: make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease.

Perks & Pay

• Part-time health, mental health, and telehealth benefits.
• Pay starts at $12.00 - $14.00/hour DOE + tips

What You Should Know

• This is an on-your-feet, hands-on, sometimes-sweaty kind of job.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs (golden retrievers don't walk themselves to the tub).
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required (pets don't take days off).
• Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and, ahem, "accidents" is part of the gig.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently

Reporting To

General Manager

What You'll Be Doing (Besides Making Furry Friends for Life)

• Take dogs on individual walks like the VIPs they are, following assigned schedules
• Ensure every pup is safely leashed, harnessed, and living their best life outdoors
• Provide exercise, mental stimulation, and lots of positive reinforcement (good dogs everywhere!)
• Keep a close eye out for signs of stress, illness, or injury and report anything unusual
• Scoop the poop - because heroes do the hard things
• Send care journals to clients after each visit (bonus points for cuteness)
• Feed cats according to instructions and dietary needs (exactly as written, or else)
• Clean litter boxes and refresh water daily
• Offer companionship, playtime, and enrichment - on their terms
• Administer medications if required ( don't worry, training is provided)
• Observe and report any changes in behavior or health
• Send thoughtful care journals to clients after each visit

Center & Admin Duties (The Less Furry Stuff)

• Check in at the center at the beginning and end of shifts (and during downtime)
• Help maintain our scheduling app
• Answer client messages with professionalism and warmth
• Process invoicing and basic administrative tasks
• Jump in to help around the center as needed
• Follow all safety and pet-handling protocols
• Communicate clearly with management and pet parents
• Maintain accurate care notes and visit reports
• Represent the business in a friendly, professional, pet-loving manner
• Other duties as assigned

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?