Dog Walker Mystic area

Barks & Recreation LLC; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay & tips

Paid mileage

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Barks & Recreation in Montville, CT is seeking a part-time Pet Care Specialist to walk dogs and care for pets, with visits at home or on trail adventures. This role offers flexible, part-time hours and a chance to grow with the team.

Requirements include availability 3 days a week, a reliable insured car, smartphone with GPS, and a commitment of 9–12 months. Pay is $16.95 per hour plus tips, with benefits including mileage reimbursement and employee discounts.

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 9-12+ month commitment (we invest in you and want you to grow with us!)

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

Animal lover

Communicative

Organized

Team player

Tools

Smartphone with GPS

Insured pet-friendly car

Job description

Ready to trade in the typical workday for fresh air, wagging trails, and scenic walks?

At Barks & Recreation, we have just the right opportunity for you. Imagine yourself as a part-time dog walker in Montville, CT and surrounding towns. You spend your days strolling through quiet neighborhoods or exploring the local Montville Trail. The outdoors becomes your office, filled with fresh air, daily exercise, and cute wagging tails.

Whether you’re between jobs, fresh out of college, or looking to get out of the house more, this flexible, part-time pet care specialist role offers a fun opportunity to build new skills through meaningful work!

Ready to get started? Keep reading to learn how!

Join Our Pet-Loving Crew

Barks & Rec is a growing, local pet care company rooted in compassion, connection, and community. 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 as a Pet Care Specialist:

• 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 9-12+ month commitment (we invest in you and want you to grow with us!)

Already eager to apply? We haven’t even gotten to the company perks yet!

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! 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.