Wanderpups is a veteran and woman-owned dog walking company in Washington, DC. We are rooted in animal advocacy and committed to providing excellent pet care for all animals who cross our paths. We are looking to hire people who align with our values of compassion, integrity, and professionalism.
We also have a strong belief in work/life balance. You will not take work home with you; we do not offer weekend services.
- Professional dog walker
- The position has a flexible schedule (you will provide/update us weekly), but we would prefer candidates that are consistently available to work Monday through Thursday during the business day. Most of our clients will request services between 10 am and 4 pm. If you do not have consistent availability, we still encourage you to apply. We can benefit from backup coverage and/or availability of off-peak work hours (early mornings and evenings).
- We service Capitol Hill, Atlas District, Navy Yard, and nearby communities.
Compensation:
$19 - $21 / hour (based on previous payrolls - work is paid per walk performed)
$150 - $250 / week
$9 - $10 per 30-minute walk before tips or bonuses.
Performance reviews with a potential compensation increase starting at six months.
Bonuses included for off-peak work (evenings, and holidays) and private walks ($5). We also have new client referrals, new staff member referrals, and new client meeting bonuses ($15).
The responsibilities:
- Create a safe and positive walking environment for our client's dogs (in private and small pack settings)
- Follow the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences
- You are a team player with fantastic communication and customer service skills.
- Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits
- You must provide/update your availability on a weekly basis via our scheduling app (Time to Pet); this is a critical step to ensure we always have enough support for our clients.
The ideal candidate:
- A candidate with experience, compassion, and empathy for animals. Previous volunteer or professional experience is helpful, but a positive attitude and desire to learn are very important. Integrity and honesty are critical components of our success.
- Our staff must have the ability to work autonomously with little supervision. Strong attention to detail, following specific client instructions is important in this position.
- A candidate with a strong understanding of time management, safety, and local neighborhoods.
- This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs.
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