Dog Walker

Good Dog Pet Care Services is looking to hire a dog walker to join our team. We provide personal but professional and reliable care to pets of all shapes and sizes in and around Norwich. Animal Welfare is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to provide the best service we can for our furry friends. You’ll need to have a natural affinity with pets and be happy to work outdoors all year round.

A part-time, permanent position has become available; this route is based in Reepham (NR10) and covers surrounding villages (within approx 5 mile radius). Hours typically cover Monday-Friday 10am-3pm, however these can vary. You will have an established clientele, and the potential to build upon this if you wish.

Responsibilities and Duties

We offer pet care to a wide variety of animals, but mostly dogs. You will be required to pick up and drop off, walk and socialise dogs; up to 3 at any one time. Visit cats, puppies, and other small furries where you will need to carry out general pet care duties such as feeding/water, fussing and cleaning up after pets. Experience with other animals would be desirable. We also offer Overnight Pet Sitting whereby you will stay in the home of your clients and care for and maintain their pets routine (feeding, walking and providing companionship) whilst they are away; this is not a compulsory part of the job but willingness to do this is very desirable. You will need to provide regular communications with your clients, and be willing to meet new owners/pets that wish to join the Good Dog family - this is vital for building rapport and maintaining satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

A love for animals, and everything animal related

An animal based qualification or experience caring for animals - more than just your own pet

An understanding of dog behaviour/communication

Able to work on own initiative, this role involves much lone working

Physically fit and happy to work in all weather conditions

A good manner with people

Observant, logical with attention to detail

Honest and reliable, able to follow instruction

Full UK driving licence and your own reliable transport is essential with willingness to transport (sometimes wet & muddy) dogs!

DBS Check (or the willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

Pet First Aid (or the willingness to obtain)

Willingness to help maintain business social media platforms

An understanding of positive, forcefree training methods

Motivated to propel business forward

Further Information
You will be working on a self-employed basis, hired as a contractor under Good Dog Pet Care Services. You will therefore be responsible for your own Self Assessment each year (Tax and NI) – guidance for this can be provided. You will be covered by our business insurance; however you will need to obtain business cover for your vehicle. You will undergo a training period shadowing another team member, getting familiar with your clients, walking locations and methods. Continuous training will be provided for your professional development.

Feel free to check out our website and social media platforms to see what we get up to.

To apply, please send a covering letter highlighting why you would love to join our team along with your CV with the reference GD Reepham.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: From £10.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
Regular sanitation to equipment and our vehicles is an ongoing habit. We are flexible as to whether you wish to carry out any work for positive households, and have procedures in place for those that do work with homes currently isolating.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reepham, Norfolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• dog handling: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: GDReepham
Expected start date: 10/04/2023