Dog Walker Mystic area

Barks and Recreation LLC; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$16.95/hr + tips

Paid mileage

Retirement savings

Employee pet care discounts

On-the-job learning

Job summary

Barks and Recreation LLC in Mystic, Connecticut is hiring a part-time pet care specialist to walk and care for dogs and some cats. This role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work outdoors. Candidates should be dependable, animal-obsessed, and possess a reliable car along with a smartphone. Pay starts at $16.95/hr plus tips, with growth potential into various areas of the business. Join a team that values compassion and community in pet care!

Qualifications

• Available at least 3 days/week, including 2 weekdays, with a 4+ hour block between 9AM–4PM.
• Must have a reliable, insured, pet-friendly car.
• Smartphone with camera, GPS, and internet access required.

Responsibilities

• Walk and care for dogs and some cats.
• Document visits and updates via the company app.
• Provide love, attention, and professional care to pets.

Skills

Dependability

Communication

Organization

Animal obsession

Tools

Smartphone with camera

Insured pet-friendly car

Job description

Join Our Pet-Loving Crew

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!

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. Apply today to join our close-knit dog walking team.