Join The Big City Woof Walker Team!
Your local first-class pet service with a personal touch.
Founded in 2017 by Dani Pedraza and Maren Lavelle, The Big City Woof Walker has become one of the most highly reviewed and trusted pet care services in New York City and Chicago. We’re a one-stop shop for all things pet care and dog training, and we’ve safely completed over 100,000 dog walks and cat visits for happy pet parents.
Recognized by The New York Times, New York Post, Bond Vet, Dig Up, and What the Pup by Spot & Tango, we pride ourselves on professionalism, compassion, and community.
The position:
- Professional dog walker with the ability to also care for cats.
- This dog walker should be comfortable traveling to, from, and walking dogs in Manhattan.
- We are currently hiring in Manhattan.
- With time and performance, a regular route may be made available.
- Most work is scheduled Monday - Friday from 11am to 4pm. *We would strongly prefer a candidate who can commit to a few weekdays for consistent part-time work.
- We also have additional earning opportunities available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation:
$17- $25 / hour - higher wages are possible with efficient group dog walking or working off-peak hours
$1200 / month (earnings can increase once the new walker is onboarded and new clients are added to the route)
- 100% Client gratuity
- Candidate referral bonuses and client referral bonuses
- Sign-on bonuses are available after orientation is completed, and anniversary bonuses are available.
- This position would be offered as an independent contracting position. Giving staff the ability to pursue other professional and educational goals.
- We provide top-tier compensation for our staff members who maintain regular weekly schedules and have tenure with our team. Compensation increases annually for the first four years with The Big City Woof Walker.
The responsibilities:
- 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 clients/staff/management with your smartphone (Slack, Time to Pet, text, and photographs)
- Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player
- Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits
- Travel to our office location upon request, located in Seaport
The ideal candidate:
- Please note in your application if you have prior personal/volunteer/professional experience caring for smaller, reactive, or special needs dogs.
- You will know how to help our client's pets stay healthy, safe, and happy!
- We are looking for an honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate.
- The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety and time management.
- Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred.
- The candidate should enjoy an active work environment, working independently and outdoors in all safe weather conditions.
- Candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability are given special consideration.
- 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.
- You will excel here if you can navigate the city safely, quickly, and easily!
- The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety.
A former employee stated that Big City Woof Walker was a job with "amazing team communication and paid puppy snuggles!"
