Professional Dog Walker

Pay Range

Base pay: $17 - $25/hr + Tips + Mileage Reimbursement.

Imagine spending your workday hiking trails, strolling through neighborhoods, and bringing joy to pets and their families. At Shoreline Happy Paws we are more than just a dog walking company. We are a professional pet care team that has been serving pet parents since 2010. Check out our Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes moments, team highlights, and plenty of cute pups.

• Competitive Pay: $17 - $25/hr + Tips + Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off:
  Accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Holiday Pay:
  Extra pay on designated holidays.
• End‑of‑Year Bonus:
  Reward for your hard work and dedication.
• Education Stipend:
  We invest in your professional development.
• Paid Training:
  Orientation, Video Training, CPR Certification, and Field Shadowing.
• Perks:
  Costco Membership and Employee Discounts.
• Team Support:
  We are insured, bonded, W‑2 employees with workers’ comp. You are protected.
• SHP is committed to elevating the professional pet care industry.

• Live within our service area:
  Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Groton, New London.
• Physical:
  Active, outdoor job requiring brisk walking on streets and trails, good balance, and dexterity for handling leashes, gates, and supplies.
• Reliable, insured vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Smartphone with GPS, sufficient data, and functioning camera.
• Must pass a background check.

• Drive from home to home to provide care across our service area.
• Work independently, following instructions from our scheduling app and communicating with your supervisor for any questions or support.
• Dog Walks: safely provide exercise, enrichment, and companionship.
• Dog Hikes: handle up to four dogs at a time, trains you to transport dogs in your car and manage a small pack effectively on the trails.
• Cat Visits: care for cats, including feeding, litter, play, and medications if needed.
• Feedings: kibble, wet food, raw meat diets, and more, following owner instructions with care.
• Administer Medication: pills, powder on food, or other basic methods as needed.
• Advanced Medication Administration: for pets requiring treatments such as insulin injections or subcutaneous fluids; we provide hands‑on training so you can build confidence and skill in delivering this care.

• Mon‑Fri 9 AM – 1 PM.

• Priority given to candidates who work Mon‑Fri for at least 4 hours per day consistently.
• Minimum Availability:
  At least 3 weekdays of 4 consecutive hours between 8 AM – 3 PM.
• Evenings, Weekends, Sporadic Visits.
• Overnight/House Sitting shifts for travel care are a huge plus (not required).
• Back‑up and Floater.

• Pet Care Leadership:
  Team Leads, Team Trainers.
• Back‑End Admin:
  Travel Care Coordinator, Day Operations Leader.
• Hiring and HR Coordinator.
• Specialized Services:
  Vet Tech Services, Professional Dog Groomer.
• Education Roles:
  Pet First Aid & CPR Class Instructor, Dog Training Instructor.
• Creative and Marketing:
  Marketing & Event Coordinator, Video & Content Creator, Graphic Designer.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Customer Service, General Business, and Other
• Industries:
  Pet Services

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Available for Dog Walker positions in Niantic, CT.