Dog Walker

Dog Walker at Kate's K9 Pet Care

At Kate's K9 Pet Care, we take pride in being VA and MD’s #1 Pet Care Professionals. If you love pets, have been entrusted to care for someone’s pet, 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.
• Staff member scheduled to work in one area consistently. You will not be expected to service all 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.