Are you ready to hit a home run with your next job? Home Run Pet Care is looking for a few dedicated and enthusiastic Part-Time Dog Walkers to join our team. If you love dogs and have a knack for punctuality, reliability, and attention to detail, this could be your chance to knock it out of the park. We have open positions in our Old Hickory, Donelson, Hermitage, Brentwood, Antioch and South Nashville service areas.
All of our employees receive:
$15 - $17 per hour when dog walking (staff will start at $15 per hour and move to $16 after 90 days. Tips and bonuses are available).
$15 - $20 per hour when pet sitting
- Dog walking is performed Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm. Pet sitting is performed early mornings to late afternoons.
- Competitive hourly compensation + tips + bonuses
- 5 to 20 hours per week. New staff starts closer to 5-10 hours weekly. Schedules can change week to week. We appreciate candidates with flexibility.
- Paid training
- Discounted pet sitting for your furry family members, if you live in our service area
- Paid time off after 90 days
- Mileage reimbursement
- Bonuses for referring new clients and employees
- Pet first aid and CPR training and certification and continuing animal care education
Job Description:
As a Part-Time Dog Walker, you'll be stepping up to the plate to provide top-notch care and exercise for our furry clients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Take dogs of all sizes on exciting midday strolls, turning every walk into an adventure.
- Keep our canine clients happy and safe while following their unique walking routines.
- Shower our furry friends with love, treats, and belly rubs.
- Provide lots of positive reinforcement.
- Share updates with pet parents via our app, including cute photos and fun stories.
- Keep an eye out for any unusual behavior and report it to pet owners.
- Be a responsible, reliable, and punctual team member.
Opportunities for extra hours covering pet sitting visits is a possibility if you also have availability during morning and evening hours Monday through Friday, and/or weekends and holidays.
Some basic job requirements:
- Available to work Mon - Fri from 10AM - 2PM (ideally consistently available Mon - Fri)
- Over 18 years of age (insurance requirement)
- Reliable, insured transportation and valid driver's license with clean driving record
- A genuine passion for working with and caring for dogs of all sizes and breeds
- Great communication skills – both human and canine
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, yet still be a team player
- Must be able to safely lift 30 pounds and be on your feet walking in all weather conditions
- GPS enabled smartphone with unlimited data plan
- Willing and able to work, and drive, in all weather conditions
- Available to work some holidays (you will be paid time and a half on holidays)
Step up to the plate and apply today! Let’s hit a grand slam together for our furry friends!