What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Walking Professional in Tuckahoe position at Barksley?
Dog Walking Professional for Tuckahoe
Barksley is a professional dog walking and pet sitting business providing reliable pet care in Richmond, VA for dogs and cats. You MUST live in or near Tuckahoe, have experience working with dogs, and have a reliable vehicle. We will not hire anyone who does not have experience with various dog breeds, able to read dog body language in order to avoid a bite, and basic obedience dog training. Our website is BarksleyRVA.com.
Requirements
- Must live in or near Tuckahoe to reduce travel time
- Must be available M-F 10am-4pm
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
- MUST BE EXPERIENCED WORKING WITH DOGS, must be knowledgable of common dog breeds and temperaments
- Must know how to handle dog/leash/food/resource aggression with positive reinforcement techniques
- Ability and willingness to be outside in all weather, including rain, snow, heat, cold, and wind
Qualifications
- Lives in or near Tuckahoe
- Professional experience with animals is a plus (working at a veterinary hospital, dog daycare/boarding facility, animal shelter, dog trainer, pet sitter or dog walker, etc)
- Be 22 years of age or older
- Have a good driving record and ability to pass a background check
- Have a smartphone with access to the Internet, data plan, and high quality camera
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively by returning emails, texts, and phone calls promptly
- Ability to take and send photos of pets in your care to clients and for use on social media
- Experience with administering medication or fluids is a plus
Learn more about Barksley at BarksleyRVA.com.
Complete the REQUIRED questionnaire in addition to submitting your resume. You will NOT be considered for this job without submitting a questionnaire.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
Compensation package:
- Tips
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
- Travel
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road