Employment

Are you passionate about spending one-on-one time with dogs, cats and other critters?

While our hearts can stretch to care for an abundance of dogs, cats and critters, our hands are quite stretched. As a result, we are searching for that perfect fit to join our team. Arf’n Annie ~ Pet Nanny currently has a part time opportunity for a qualified and committed mature Professional Dog Walker in east Vancouver.

We require assistance for approximately five hours per week, typically mid-day, with an opportunity for increased hours over time. You must have your own reliable transportation and must also be available to work during the 2010 Olympics.

Start Date:

As soon as the perfect candidate is found

Compensation:

$15 / hour
Travel time to, from and between clients, mileage, gas and associated vehicle expenses (e.g. insurance) are not reimbursed (note: our canine clients are typically located within a 10 km radius of each other)

Duties:

“In their neighbourhood”, on-leash, one-on-one dog walking (or two dogs from the same household)
Cleaning up after our canine clients
Feeding as needed
Meeting our canine client’s human people and subsequent regular communication as requested
Daily communication with Anne to recap the day

Qualifications:

Have or had the pleasure of spending time with your own dog or at least 1 year’s experience working with dogs at work, school or as a volunteer activity
Physically able to walk for two to three hours at a time in all types of weather
Extremely punctual, flexible, patient, and committed
Friendly and proactive customer service skills
Excellent communication and observation skills
Comfortable working independently
Access to a cell phone
Pet First Aid certification (or be willing take an upcoming Pet First Aid course which we will reimburse you for after three months of employment)

More information about Arf’n Annie ~ Pet Nanny is available on our web site. To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and two professional references to anne@arfnannie.com.

As we are busy during the day taking care of our four-legged pals – please do not call us for employment related questions. We will certainly contact you after we’ve had an opportunity to review your submission.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Everything I Need To Know I Learned From My Dog

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in your interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout ... run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

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Last updated: January 13, 2010