- Kate's K9 Pet Care
- Franconia, VA
- 02-06-2024
Job Description
At Kate's K9 Pet Care, we take pride in providing exceptional care for pets in the VA and MD area. We are currently seeking dedicated and responsible individuals to join our team as Dog Walkers. If you are passionate about pets, reliable, and enjoy spending time outdoors, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
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.
- Perform house-sitting duties as requested by the client.
- Transport client pets.
- Candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability preferred.
- Remain flexible to accommodate changing client demands week to week.
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.
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.
- A staff member is scheduled to work in one area consistently. You will not be expected to service all of our client communities.