Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Job Overview Are you a total ANIMAL LOVER, someone who has always loved dogs & cats? WELL, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER. Come on over to the BARK SIDE! We are looking to hire some SERIOUS ANIMAL LOVERS to walk and care for our beloved pups 'n kitties in NYC! Professional Pet Care experience is a definite bonus (dog walking, pet sitting, shelter volunteer, vet tech, vet assistant, groomer, shelter or daycare handler, etc.) - but we will train the right people who are reliable, trustworthy and ready to WORK! MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO AND CARE FOR OUR DOGS & CATS, M-F (plus some nights and weekends on request). Responsibilities What IS dog walking, anyway? If you live in NYC, then you know that these small boxes we call "apartments" can have a dog feeling cooped up, bored, and desperate for fresh air! For our clients who work long hours – that’s almost everyone in this town – we provide a mid‑day outing for their pup, either alone or with 1–2 buddies, so they can get outside, get some exercise, and do their business. We also provide support for puppies, cat sitting services, and year‑round care for all NYC Pet Pawrents! We walk a dog with one or two of his buddies who live nearby. This provides socialization for our pups, but in a safe, controlled environment where all our dogs can be watched carefully, attended to as individuals, and our staff are not being dragged along by packs of dogs all day. Ours is a very different approach, much closer to childcare. Key Qualifications Love dogs & cats. Strong commitment to animal care: weather, nights, and weekends as required. Excellent communication skills with clients and coworkers. Able to use technology for scheduling and communication; a basic smartphone with data plan. Authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 months. 21 years of age. Full‑time resident of NYC. Available to work M‑F, 10 AM‑6 PM, plus some nights and weekends as requested in advance, and one major holiday season (Christmas or Thanksgiving). Physically capable of walking for multiple hours per day in all weather, reaching client pets in a 6th‑floor walk‑up building, lifting an animal 30 lbs or more if needed. Reliable transportation to client locations; preferred options include bike, scooter, e‑bike, moped, car, or other wheeled transport. Pass a background screening and/or drug test. Commitment to the position for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire. Benefits FULL HEALTH INSURANCE Industry‑Leading Compensation PAID training and PAID Industry Certifications EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE VISION & DENTAL Plans 401(K) COMMUTER benefits PAID sick days & PAID vacations Field SUPPORT BACKUP Staff Friends & Family Discount for daycare, dog walks & pet sits for staff pets Opportunity for GROWTH & MANAGEMENT TRACK LIABILITY Insurance & BONDING Additional benefits include competitive vacation days, flexible scheduling, and an engaging team culture. How to Apply If you think you might just love working with animals for a living and are ready to trade in (human) co‑workers for cats & dogs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr