Dog Walker

Job Description

Kate's K9 Pet Care is looking for a responsible and professional Dog Walker to join our team. Our ideal candidate loves pets and is committed to providing the highest quality care to our clients' beloved animals. As a Dog Walker, you will create a safe and positive walking environment for dogs and provide detailed and attentive care for cats and other small animals. This position is an excellent opportunity to earn competitive compensation and work flexible hours.

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.

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. 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.