Dog Walker

It's a Dog's Life is a small team of animal lovers, we are looking for a new Dog Walker to join out team on a part time basis.

The successful applicant must have experience working or volunteering with dogs. There will be the opportunity for additional training and qualifications for the right candidate. You must be physically fit, have excellent communication and time keeping skills, be honest and trustworthy.

You will be responsible for walking a group of dogs, up to 6 dogs at a time, both on and off lead. It is essential that you are comfortable controlling several excited and playful dogs. And to be able to ensure the safety of all the dogs always.

You should also be happy working in any weather as no matter how hard it rains; our dogs have still got to be walked!

You will need to have your own form of suitable transport and insurance to enable you to transport dogs safely. The applicant will need to live within a 30minute commute due to occasional last minute change in client requirements.

The ability to be able to Home Board will be highly advantageous when applying for this job. Home Boarding requires a license but if you are a successful in the application process and offered a job It's a Dog's Life will help you acquire this.

All applicants must be eligible to work in this country and provide good references. A CRB check will be required.

Working hours will be between 9:30am until around 3pm, Monday to Friday. Your weekly salary will be between £300 - £500 with opportunity to increase this.

Theres is also the option for the role to be Tuesday - Thursday 9.30am until around 3pm

When apply please specify if you would rather 5 days or 3 days a week on your cover letter

As a small company, we rely heavily on our walkers and reliability is essential.

Please apply with a proper cover letter explaining your experience with dogs, any training courses you have attended, any practical handling experience with dogs other than your own (either in paid of volunteer position) and why you are fit for the position. All applications without cover letters will be ignored.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £300.00-£500.00 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a suitable car in which you can use to transport the dogs safely?
• How long would your commute to St. Albans be?

Experience:

• practical animal care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person