- Pay
- $16.95/hr
- Where
- waterford, CT, United States
- Level
- Mid
Do your friends send you dog photos because they know you’ll care more than anyone else? 🧡
Do you slow down on walks to say hi to every dog?
Remember pets’ names better than people’s?
Feel like animals just get you ?
Yeah… you’re our kind of person.
At Barks & Recreation , we’re not just hiring dog walkers, we’re building a team of people who truly love animals and want to make a difference in their lives.
🐾 What You’ll Be Doing:
🐕 Walks, hikes, playtime, and enrichment
🏡 In-home pet visits for dogs and cats
📸 Capturing adorable moments + sending updates to grateful pet parents
💛 Being a trusted, loving presence in each pet’s day
🐾 Who We’re Looking For:
✨ Animal-obsessed (the healthy kind 😄)
✨ Kind, reliable, and communicative
✨ Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
✨ Independent but team-oriented
Schedule + Requirements:
🗓 Minimum availability 3+ days/week (2 weekdays required)
⏰ 4+ hours between 9AM–4PM, availability outside that a bonus
🚗 Reliable, insured vehicle
📱 Smartphone with GPS + camera
Pay + Perks:
💵 $16.95/hr + tips (average $3–9/hr)
🚙 Paid mileage
🐶 Employee pet care discounts
🌿 Flexible schedule
📈 Growth opportunities across the business
No professional experience needed—we’ll teach you everything 🧡
People who have cared for and loved their own dogs thrive in this position!
If animals are your happy place… you’ll fit right in here.