Job Details
At we take pride in the quality of our care - which makes us VA and MDs #1 Pet Care Professionals! Taking care of someones pet is a responsibility to be taken seriously. If you love pets, have been entrusted to care for someones pet, have been a pet owner, and are responsible, professional, and trustworthy, then we encourage you to apply. This position is a great way to earn as much money as you want!
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
The 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
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