Walks Wiggles and Wags is the premiere pet care company in most Morris and Somerset counties. We are expanding our team of passionate pet care professionals! We aim to provide our clients with the most professional, safe, consistent dog walking and pet-sitting services possible. Most of our clients are dogs; however, cat care is also an important part of our work.
Location/Schedule:
- We service Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Bernardsville, Budd Lake, Chester, Far Hills, Flanders, Kenvil, Landing, Ledgewood, Long Valley, Mendham, Mine Hill, Morris Plains, Morristown, Mount Arlington, Mount Olive, Netcong, Peapack & Gladstone, Randolph, Succasunna and nearby communities. You will be assigned to work in an area but will not be expected to work in all our service areas.
- General operating hours are 7am to 9pm.
- We are primarily looking for candidates available for dog walking services from 11am to 4pm. Monday - Friday.
- Candidates with early morning, evening, and weekend availability will have extra consideration. Pet care service schedules change week to week, so candidates who have some flexibility of when/where they can work will have additional earning opportunities.
- Overnight pet sitting is performed from 9pm to 7am.
Compensation:
$17 - $22 / hour (starting at $17 per hour with the opportunity for bonuses and client gratuity)
$600 - $2400 / monthly (based on staff availability, performance and client demand)
- Mileage + Driving Time Reimbursement
- Client Gratuity
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training with Pet CPR and Pet First Aid Certification
- Workshops on dog behavior and dog handling
- All materials provided (treats, safety, and waste removal gear)
- Referral bonuses for new clients and new employees
The responsibilities:
- Dog walking (private neighborhood walks, servicing one household at a time).
- Cat sitting (providing fresh food, fresh water, medications when needed, litter box cleanings, play, and affection).
- Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs
- Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences
- Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's cats
- Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
- Communicate with staff and clients via a dedicated app on your modern smartphone
- Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player
- Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all services
- The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety
The ideal candidate:
- Stay-at-home parents looking for part-time work during school hours.
- College students with flexible schedules who enjoy working with animals.
- Retirees or semi-retirees who are active and love animals.
- Freelancers or remote workers looking for additional income and an opportunity to step away from the desk.
- Candidates with consistent weekday daytime availability are given special consideration.
- We work with larger breeds like German Shepherds, Cane Corsos, and Great Danes. You must be comfortable with smaller and larger breeds, different ages, and temperaments.
- An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our client's dogs and cats with the highest quality visits possible.
- The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety and time management.
- Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude and a desire to learn are just as important.
- The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, walking independently and working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
- This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs.
- Many of our staff were previously dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person