Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - Ledyard & surrounding areas

Barks & Recreation LLC; Ledyard, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Flexible scheduling

Pet care discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Barks & Recreation LLC in Ledyard, CT, is seeking a part-time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter to serve the local area. The role involves outdoor dog walks, trail hikes, and in-home visits with updates and photos for pet parents.

You will work independently with the support of a friendly team and flexible scheduling. We offer mileage reimbursement, tips (average $3–$9/hr), and opportunities to grow into other roles.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Smartphone with internet access, GPS, and camera.
• passion for animals and outdoor activity.

Responsibilities

• Perform dog walks, trail hikes, and pet care visits.
• Check in on pets while owners are away.
• Share visit updates and photos.
• Build relationships with pets and the team.

Skills

Reliable transportation

GPS/navigation

Smartphone literacy

Animal lovers

Tools

GPS

Smartphone apps

Job description

Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - Ledyard & surrounding areas

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

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 to 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!

$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!

Additional Information and Requirements

Pet Care Specialist drive from client home to client home. A valid drivers license, and a registered and insured vehicle is a requirement of the position.

Mileage is reimbursed at $.20/mile

We serve clients in the majority of New London County, how far from home are you willing to travel? (this position reimburses at $0.20/mile)

We serve clients from 6am-9pm, with our busiest time being 9-4pm.

Holidays are often our busiest time and all Pet Care Specialists are required to be available for some holidays. Holidays typically have a shorter schedule and there is holiday pay.

Clients often request services or changes to their service on short notice and management reaches out to employees to check availability via Slack, our communication platform.

We are only interested in working with people who want to build long term relationships with the pets in our care.

Employees use their personal smartphone to access our software app; a smartphone with reliable data, a good camera, and GPS is a requirement for the position.

We are very active on social media and our Pet Care Specialists take both selfies and videos to be used on social media.