Dog Walker - Mini Shifts

East Lyme, CT

Part Time

Field Operations

Entry Level

Join the Shoreline Happy Paws Pack

Are you a dog lover? Animal Enthusiast? We’re looking for fun, friendly Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters to join our amazing team!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Great Pay: Earn $16.35-$23/hr + tips and mileage. Minimum wage is for initial training and sleepovers with dogs.
Perks Galore: Get paid training, Pet CPR certification, holiday pay, bonuses, continued education benefits, and even a Costco membership - snag that $1.50 hot dog!
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance and become a Dog Trainer, Groomer, or Pet CPR Instructor with our Continuing Education stipend. We need great people in this industry!
Easy Tech: Do everything from your cellphone. Win prizes for the best pics and videos of the pets!
Chill Vibes: Wear casual clothes and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. We only ask you to wear our high-vis branded vest.
Awesome Team: We’re serious about pets but love to have fun— Our staff are the best people ever. Prepare to laugh until your belly hurts and the daily meme-ing of our furry clients. I am biased, but it's true - Adriana (Owner)
Now the serious stuff - Protection: As an employee, you're protected by our liability insurance, bonding, auto insurance, and workmen's compensation insurance. Plus, we vet our potential clients as much as they vet us.

What We Do:

Provide dog walking, dog hiking, pet sitting, cat care, exotics/critter care, and overnight care services to Pet Parents in our service area.
Ensure the safety, love, and reliable care of the pets we serve, providing peace of mind to their owners.
You will work independently most of the time but with the support of a management team to liaise with for emergencies and questions. Use common sense and discernment when making decisions in the field.

Now, the non-negotiables - Job Requirements:

Must reside within our service area - please include your address in the job application.
Own a reliable, registered, and fully insured dog-safe vehicle with a valid Driver's License and be able to transport dogs in said vehicle.
Possess a smartphone with photo/video/GPS capability and be able to multitask on it
Must adore animals; formal experience not required but highly sought after.
Be comfortable caring for both cats and dogs.
Pass a background check.
Be able to maintain a brisk walking pace for up to 6 hours (non-consecutive) per day in any type of weather (rain, snow, heat)
Be able to squat down and bend over multiple times per hour (putting on a dog harness, picking up poop, kneeling to scoop litter boxes).
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and comfortable handling dogs over 50 pounds.
Be able to safely hold dogs on leash and pick up dog poop at the same time, with good balance and coordination.

We are hiring for the following shifts: (please indicate your availability in your application)

Part-Time Midday Weekdays: Up to 20 hours a week
Mini-Shifts: 1-3 hour shifts mornings, midday, afternoons, or evenings.
Weekend/Overnight/Travel Care: Flexible gigs to fit your lifestyle.
"When Sh*t Hits The Fan" Back Up Positions Available - any hours,

**All Full-Time Positions are currently filled**

APPLY NOW AND BECOME PART OF OUR PACK AND
SPEND TIME WITH ALL THESE DERPY FACES!

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This job requires you to drive to assignments AND transport pets in your vehicle. Do you have a valid Driver's License AND a reliable, registered, fully insured, personal vehicle available to you 100% of the time?*

What town will you be driving from for this position? What towns within our service area or beyond are you willing to travel to? See Service Area here: https://cthappypaws.com/service-area/*

If selected for the position, do you consent to a pre-employment background check, reference check, and work history verification?*

Are you comfortable using your personal smartphone (with data and GPS) for work, including checking map routes, clocking in/out, uploading pictures/videos, reading pet care instructions, and communicating through apps like Slack and Google Maps? How experienced are you with technology, and how do you use it in your daily life?*

What makes you the ideal candidate to join our team? Please share your personal, professional, or volunteer experience with pets or animals, including the types or breeds you've worked with.*

What types of jobs were you considering when you applied to SHP? What specifically attracted you to this position or to SHP? Please provide a detailed explanation.*

Are you comfortable working with both cats and dogs?*

Are you comfortable with walking big dog breeds? (Dogs of 90+ lbs)*

At SHP, we love supporting our employees in all stages of life. Tell us about your aspirations and future life plans. Where do you see yourself in 1-2 years?*

A) Ideally, how would you like your weekly work schedule to look?
B) In detail, please describe your time availability if hired.
C) What other professional, educational, or personal obligations do we need to keep in mind for your availability and location?
This is the availability we will be counting on when extending a job offer. We allow for periodic changes.*

Are you available or interested in working weekends?*

Are you available or interested in overnight care at clients homes?*

Are you available or interested in working on holidays? You earn holiday bonuses per assignment completed.*

This job is perfect for those seeking supplemental income while enjoying time with pets and staying active. It's a part-time role designed for additional earnings. If you're open to sharing, is there a minimum amount of income you’d prefer per week or month?
We offer full-time opportunities to team members who excel and have been with us reliably for 6+ months*

If hired, what is your earliest available start date? (An estimate is fine.) Are there any conditions or contingencies that might affect this date?*

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If your availability doesn’t align with our current job openings but your expertise does, would you like us to keep you in mind for future positions? You’ll be among the first to hear about new opportunities at SHP. We have positions available across all shifts and time commitments.*

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