Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - Ledyard & surrounding areas

Barks and Recreation LLC; Ledyard (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Flexible scheduling

Pet care discounts

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A pet care service is seeking a part-time dog walker in Ledyard, CT. The role involves dog walks, pet care visits, and sharing updates with pet owners. Ideal candidates should love animals, have a reliable vehicle, and prefer outdoor work over desk jobs. Offering $16.95/hour plus tips and various perks like paid mileage and flexible scheduling. Training is available for those without experience. Join a team that prioritizes enjoyable work and meaningful interactions with pets.

Qualifications

• Must have a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Smartphone with GPS capability and a good camera is necessary.
• A passion for animals and outdoor activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs, go on trail hikes, and provide pet care.
• Check in on pets when their owners are unavailable.
• Share updates and photos of visits with pet owners.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable transportation

Ability to work independently

Tools

Smartphone with internet and GPS

Job description

Looking for a part-time job that doesn’t feel like a job? 🧡

If you’re tired of sitting behind a desk (or staring at a screen), or dealing with customer, clients, or managers that don't appreciate you AND you want spend some of your day outside with dogs - you might’ve just found your thing.

At Barks & Recreation, we’re building a team of people who want flexibility, fresh air, and work that actually feels good.

🐾 This Is Perfect If You:

• ✔ Want consistent part-time hours without burnout
• ✔ Prefer movement over sitting still
• ✔ Enjoy working independently, but not alone
• ✔ Want a job that fits your life, not takes it over (unless you want that LOL)

What You’ll Do:

• 🐕 Dog walks, trail hikes, and pet care visits
• 🏡 Check in on pets while pet parents are busy
• 📸 Share visit updates + photos of your visits (yes, it’s part of the job!)
• 💛 Build relationships with pets and our amazing team

The Schedule:

• 🗓 Minimum availability is 3 days/week (2 of them M-F)
• ⏰ 4+ consecutive hours between 9AM–4PM - availability outside of that a bonus!

Pay + Perks:

• 💵 $16.95/hr + tips (average $3–9/hr)
• 🚙 Paid mileage
• 🌿 Flexible scheduling
• 🐶 Pet care discounts
• 📈 Opportunities to grow into other roles if interested

What You’ll Need:

• 🚗 Reliable, insured vehicle
• 📱 Smartphone with internet, GPS + a good camera
• 🐾 A love for animals and being active outdoors

No experience? No problem, we’ll train you 🧡

People who have had their own dogs tend to thrive in this role!

If you want work that feels good at the end of the day, you've found it!