Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Care Professional

Wags Walks n Whiskers LLC is a professional, insured and bonded dog walking and pet care company proudly serving North Haledon and nearby towns. We are looking for a dependable, caring, and professional team member to join us part-time.

This role is perfect for someone who truly loves animals, values responsibility, enjoys working independently, and takes pride in providing exceptional care. Our clients trust us not only to care for their pets, but to enter their homes, follow detailed instructions, and represent our company with warmth and professionalism.

We are not looking for someone who simply wants to “play with dogs.” We are looking for someone reliable, communicative, detail-oriented, and committed to high standards of care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional dog walking and pet care visits in clients’ homes
• Safely handle dogs of various sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments
• Follow detailed instructions for each visit, including feeding, fresh water, medications if needed, harnessing/leashing, and home access procedures
• Provide exercise, enrichment, companionship, and attentive care during each visit
• Monitor pets for any signs of stress, illness, injury, or behavioral changes and communicate concerns promptly
• Clean up after pets and leave client homes neat and secure
• Complete visit reports, photos, and updates through our pet care software
• Travel efficiently between client homes and arrive within assigned service windows
• Maintain a friendly, professional, and trustworthy presence with clients and team members at all times

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must live within or close to our service area (07508 and approximately a 5-mile radius)
• Prior pet care experience preferred
• Must be comfortable working independently and entering clients’ homes alone
• Ability to safely handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments
• Strong communication skills and comfort using a smartphone app for schedules, visit notes, and photos
• Dependable, punctual, and highly responsible
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions
• Physically able to walk multiple dogs per day and be on your feet for extended periods

Ideal Candidate:

• Loves animals but also understands that pet care is real responsibility
• Has strong attention to detail and follows instructions carefully
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Is calm, confident, and patient with pets
• Values reliability and takes pride in showing up consistently for clients and their animals

Schedule:
Part-time hours vary based on client need, but applicants must have availability during our busiest service times. Midday availability is especially important.

Why Join Us:
At Wags Walks n Whiskers, we pride ourselves on providing a higher standard of pet care. We have built a strong local reputation based on trust, professionalism, reliability, and genuine love for the pets we serve. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that truly cares about doing things the right way.

If you are dependable, kind, professional, and excited about caring for pets in a meaningful way, we would love to hear from you.

This is a part-time W-2 employee position with starting pay of $17.00 per hour. After 90 days, pay increases to $18.00 per hour for team members who successfully complete the introductory period. Hourly compensation includes drive time between client visits. Employees may also receive client tips and mileage reimbursement, when applicable.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Supplemental income
• Tips

Application Question(s):

• What part time hours are you interested in?
• What experience do you have with pet care? Are you comfortable working with both dogs and cats?

Work Location: In person