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Shoreline Happy Paws has been providing peace of mind to pet parents since 2010. We're a small, dog-loving team of W-2 employees - not a gig app, not 1099 work. We're hiring a Dog Walkng Specialist to join our weekday routes, with room to grow into leadership and a long-term career in pet care. What You'll Do<ul><li>Walk dogs in neighborhoods, on beaches, and on local trails</li><li>Lead structured walks and small-group hikes</li><li>Visit cats at home for feeding, litter, play, and medication</li><li>Send photo updates and detailed visit reports</li><li>Provide vacation drop-in care</li><li>Drive between visits across our service area</li><li>Expand your knowledge with contuing education about dog behavior</li></ul>Schedule<ul><li>Part-time (2-5 hrs/day) - you choose how long</li><li>Year-round role. We do not hire summer/seasonal staff.</li><li>Consistency required&nbsp;- our clients depend on seeing the same face each week</li><li>Primary need: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9 AM - 1 PM or 10 AM - 2 PM</li><li>We will also consider candidates available Monday-Friday</li><li>Optional evenings, weekends, and overnights if you want them</li></ul>Pay &amp; Benefits<ul><li>$16.94/hour during paid training</li><li>$17-$22/hour standard job pay</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Higher pay through advancement into leadership roles and tenure</li><li>Tips, mileage reimbursement, PTO, holiday pay, end-of-year bonuses</li><li>Paid Pet CPR certification and education stipend (dog training, Pet CPR Instructor)</li><li>Costco membership, employee discounts, referral program</li><li>W-2 employment with workers' comp and liability insurance</li></ul>Service Area&nbsp;(must live in or very near)Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Groton, New London What We're Looking For<ul><li>Dog Lovers who are 18+ years old</li><li>Genuine love for animals; patient and respectful</li><li>Reliable, communicative, detail-oriented</li><li>Calm and confident around fearful, reactive, or excitable dogs</li><li>Comfortable outdoors in all weather</li><li>Able to handle large or strong dogs (90+ lbs)</li><li>Physically active; able to walk several miles per day</li><li>Reliable vehicle, valid license, clean driving record, current auto insurance</li><li>Smartphone with data and ability to pass a background check</li></ul>After applying, please check your texts and email so we don't miss you.Instagram: instagram.com/cthappypawsCome walk with us. Grow with us.

Year Round - Dog Walking Specialist

What town in CT are you based in or will be driving from for this position?

Yes, I have a driver's license and my own car

I will have family/friends drive me around

I do not yet have a driver's license nor my own car

This job requires you to drive to assignments AND transport pets in your vehicle. Do you have a valid Driver's License AND a reliable, registered, fully insured, personal vehicle available to you 100% of the time?

Yes, I consent to a background and reference check + employment history verification

If selected for the position, do you consent to a pre-employment background check, reference check, and work history verification?

Are you comfortable using your personal smartphone (with data and GPS) for work, including checking map routes, clocking in/out, uploading pictures/videos, reading pet care instructions, and communicating during your workday?

What makes you the ideal candidate to join our team? Please share your personal, professional, or volunteer experience with pets or animals, including the types or breeds you've worked with.

This is a part-time position. A) Ideally, how would you like your weekly work schedule to look? B) In detail, please describe your time availability if hired. C) What other professional, educational, or personal obligations do we need to keep in mind for your availability and location? This is the availability we will be counting on when extending a job offer. We allow for periodic changes.  Answer A, B & C, please.

This job is perfect for those seeking supplemental income while enjoying time with pets and staying active. It's a part-time role designed for additional earnings. If you're open to sharing, is there a minimum amount of income you’d prefer per week or month? We offer full-time opportunities to team members who excel and have been with us reliably for 6+ months. Please note: you will NOT be able to start full time right away.

If hired, what is your earliest available start date? (An estimate is fine.) Are there any conditions or contingencies that might affect this date?

If your availability doesn’t align with our current job openings but your expertise does, would you like us to keep you in mind for future positions? You’ll be among the first to hear about new opportunities at SHP. We have positions available across all shifts and time commitments.

Year Round - Dog Walking Specialist

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