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 and we do not offer services on weekends.

The company: - Wanderpups

The position:

• 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 Friday 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).

Compensation:

• $19 - $21 / hour (based on previous payrolls - work is paid per walk performed)
• $450 - $550 / week

$9 - $10 per 30 minute walk before tips or bonuses.

Performance reviews with potential compensation increases 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
• Give our clients first-class customer service with a personal touch
• You are an excellent communicator with both our management team and the clients
• Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player
• Practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits
• Travel to our office location (Capitol Hill) upon request
• 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 with a desire to learn is very important. Integrity and honesty are critical components to 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 who has a strong understanding of time management, safety, and local neighborhoods.
• Ready to work and travel in all weather conditions, from 90 degrees to 9 degrees.
• Special consideration for candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
• This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their current professional experience with dogs. Many members of our staff were previously dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter. This is also a job that is ideal for any candidate looking to work outdoors, with animals in a fun, and active setting without the work itself being strenuous.
• The most important attribute of an ideal candidate is an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety.

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Learn more about us on Indeed! A former employee previously said Wanderpups has "Amazing pets and clients"!

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