Dog Walker

Dog Walker

Company: Kate's K9 Pet Care

Area / Schedule:

• Pet Care Professional with the ability to care for dogs and cats.
• Most dog-walking services occur from 10am to 3pm Monday - Friday.
• Most pet-sitting services occur on evenings and weekends.
• Kate's K9 Pet Care services Alexandra, Arlington, Fort Washington, Lorton, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Waldorf, and nearby communities. A staff member is scheduled to work in one area consistently. You will not be expected to service all of our client communities.

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), but that rate will increase 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

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs
• Provide detailed and attentive care for our client's 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
• Client demand changes week to week; we ask that staff remain flexible