Flexible Dog Walker

Run My Dog
950 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA
Part Time
$17 – $20 an hour

Looking for:

Flexible Schedule? Fun time out with pups? Great place to work?

We are the company for you!

Run My dog is a premium pet care company looking for candidates to join our mission - every dog deserves a good walk! We seek to expand our team and offer flexible schedule structures to fit the needs of all our walkers.

What we look for:

A strong candidate will be available any combination of days and time in the the following time frame:

Monday through Friday

10am to 4pm

What we offer:

Flexible schedule

Professional paid training on dog handling and behavior

Steady hourly pay

Pet Sitting that increases your earning potential

Management team that supports you throughout your day

Strong performance can lead to growth opportunity and higher income

Veterans and military family members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Covid-19 Protocols:

At this time we do not wear masks or require staff to be vaccinated. We strongly recommend and prefer staff be vaccinated. Should cases rise we may implement wearing masks and a vaccination requirement.

Qualifications:

Be able to walk a 15 minute mile and at least 5 miles per day

Lift at least 30 pounds

Strong personal time management

6 professional references

Pass a criminal background check

Have an smartphone with access to the internet

Reliable transportation - must have a car or bike commuters used to riding 10-20 miles per day

As an employee, we pay the employer portion of your taxes. No self employment tax! We cover the insurance, licensing, marketing, organizing, and you'll have a steady schedule with great pay.

This is a part time supplemental income position with the possibility of working up to 20 hours a week.

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Run My Dog

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