VIP Dog Walker & Pet Enrichment Specialist

Destination Pet, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time health, mental health, and  

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is hiring a part-time Dog Walker at Puppywood Pet Resort in Cincinnati, OH. You’ll give dogs individual walks, ensure safety, and help maintain a friendly, clean center.

This on-your-feet role involves lifting up to 40 lbs, working evenings, weekends, and holidays, and some training will be provided. Destination Pet offers part-time health, mental health, and telehealth benefits.

Qualifications

• This is an on-your-feet, hands-on, sometimes-sweaty kind of job.
• Must be able tolift upto 40lbs(golden retrieversdon’twalk themselves to the tub).
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidaysrequired(petsdon’ttake days off).
• Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and, ahem, “accidents” is part of the gig.
• Must be able to be onfeetfor the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to stand,walkand climb stairsfrequently

Responsibilities

• 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
• Clean litter boxes and refresh water daily
• Offer companionship, playtime, and enrichment — on their terms
• Administer medications if required(don’tworry, training is provided)
• Observe and report any changes in behavior or health
• Send thoughtful care journals to clients after each visit
• Check in at the center at the beginning and end of shifts (and during downtime)
• Helpmaintainour 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
• Maintainaccuratecare notes and visit reports
• Represent the business in a friendly, professional, pet-loving manner
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Dog handling

Stamina

Job description

Destination Pet LLC is hiring a part-time Dog Walker at Puppywood Pet Resort in Cincinnati, OH. You’ll give dogs individual walks, ensure safety, and help maintain a friendly, clean center.

This on-your-feet role involves lifting up to 40 lbs, working evenings, weekends, and holidays, and some training will be provided. Destination Pet offers part-time health, mental health, and telehealth benefits.