Dog Walker

Job Description

Kate's K9 Pet Care is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Dog Walkers. As VA and MD’s #1 Pet Care Professionals, we take pride in providing top-quality care for our clients' pets. If you are a responsible, professional, and trustworthy individual with a love for pets and a background in pet care, this position is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and positive walking environment for our clients' dogs.
• Provide detailed and attentive care for our clients' cats and other small animals (guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, etc).
• Perform house-sitting duties as requested by the client.
• Transport client pets.
• Candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability preferred.
• Remain flexible to accommodate changes in client demand.

Compensation

• $19 - $21 / hour (based on previous staff wages and potential earning bonuses).
• $2200 - $2700 / month.
• 30-minute visits are paid at the starting rate of $14-$15 per visit (DOE), increasing to $16 per visit within the first year. Most staff will gross $22+ per hour to start.
• Time and a half on holidays and when servicing short-notice requests.
• Client gratuity with 100% of client tips going to staff.
• Bonuses for client/staff referrals and reaching performance goals.
• Work materials will be provided (treats, poop bags, and other materials as needed).
• Staff will earn bonuses when obtaining Pet First Aid and Pet CPR certifications.