The result of the hourly wage calculator serves as a guide. Simply adjust the calculated basic hourly rate of pay for pet care in your area using the following information to your individual requirements.
Amount of Pet Care
Do you need a pet carers on a regular basis or only on certain occasions?
Which tasks do you a pet carers to perform?
Are the pet products and materials provided or will the pet carer be expected to provide them?
Location
Major metropolitan areas tend to have higher pet care rates than rural areas.
Towns can also have a much higher pet care rate than rural areas, especially if they serve a large commuter population and are close to a major city.
Number of pets
Keeping an eye on 1 pet is very different from watching 2 or 3 or more pets. Pay should reflect this. Your pet carer needs to control a larger group, deal with pets interacting with each other, and be more aware of group dynamics than if they are watching 1 pet.
Additional Tasks
Additional responsibilities such as cleaning your pets and shopping for them will require a higher hourly rate.
Additional tasks will also command a higher hourly rate - make sure you confirm these with your pet carer at the recruitment stage.
Transportation
Is your pet carer required to drive to run errands? Are they using your car or theirs?
If they are using their car, you'll want to offer extra compensation for the fuel used whilst driving. Be sure you provide them with petrol money if they are using your car and it needs filling up. Some pet owners offer their pet carer mileage compensation if they are commuting a long distance.
Experience
Experienced pet carers get paid more than those with less experience. Paying more for experience can get you a pet carers who can better meet you and your pets needs--and give you peace of mind too.
Qualifications
If your pet has special veterinary needs, you'll want a pet carer that has specific qualification to match your needs. Expect to pay more per hour than the basic rate in your local area. It's worth it.
I am a 53 year old female who lives in Melksham and am fully fit. I am able to drive and have my own vehicle. I have
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I am a 53 year old female who lives in Melksham and am fully fit. I am able to drive and have my own vehicle. I have had many years experience in animal care and sitting and have had my own cats and dogs over many years. I specialise in Staffies, Bulldogs as they are a misunderstood breed but have cared for a wide variety of breeds in my time including large and small dogs young and old. I currently own 2 bulldogs myself and have had persian cats, great danes, Dobermans, yorksire terriers, staffies and rabbits in the past.
I have done house sitting and pet care and am a honest and trustworthy individual who can come to just feed, sit with your animal or stay overnight to care for them keep them company or walk your dog.
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Deborah
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Boston
Premium
5.0
2
Experience: 10+ Years
Age: 59
1 Verification
Hired once
I have owned and cared for pets for over 40 years. I have had rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, birds, chickens,
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I have owned and cared for pets for over 40 years. I have had rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, birds, chickens, fish, cats and dogs. I have cared for dogs, cats and rodents for friends and family many times and have now started to do this full time. I love having animals in my life.
I have a current DBS certificate, and I am happy to travel.
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Jane
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Newcastle Upon Tyne
Premium
5.0
4
Experience: 10+ Years
Age: 62
1 Verification
Hired 3 times
Hello ! I’d like to introduce myself and let you know that I’ve had dogs most of my life; from small mongrels to larger
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Hello ! I’d like to introduce myself and let you know that I’ve had dogs most of my life; from small mongrels to larger dogs such as boxers and ridgebacks. I adore all dogs and love having a dog by my side. I also have experience of caring for other animals too such as cats and rabbits.
I am relaxed and comfortable in the presence of animals and this ensures that they are relaxed and comfortable with me. I understand that how we present ourselves to our pets has a significant impact on how they can feel in our company.
Handing over the caring responsibilities of your pet to a pet sitter can pull on the heart strings but I always keep my doggy parents up to date with messages and photos on a daily basis to make sure owners feel happy and content that their fur babies are doing well.
I will always take guidance from pet owners on how they want their pet cared for. I understand our pets are loved family members and very precious to us.
I am a recently retired woman in my 50’s who was wanting a change in direction away from the hurly burly of f/t employment. I am a caring and empathetic person who is DBS checked looking forward to hearing from you.
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Tracey
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Edinburgh
Premium
5.0
1
Experience: 10+ Years
Age: 62
1 Verification
Hired once
Overnights are 7pm - 7am. £35 if multiple nights and £38 if one off nights.
Food visits are 30 minutes to allow for
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Overnights are 7pm - 7am. £35 if multiple nights and £38 if one off nights.
Food visits are 30 minutes to allow for food, play and toilet.
Walks are for 30 minutes.
I am experienced with cats, small furries, birds, dogs and have no problem with reptiles. I grew up in the countryside, rode ponies and worked with a breeder of labradors and cocker spaniels. I had farmers in my family and love all that’s rural. I volunteered in an animal sanctuary in the Balkans for several years when I lived there and dealt with dogs and cats, feeding, befriending, grooming etc. I am a responsible, security conscious, kind and balanced person who is happy to overnight or do day shifts pet sitting. Please note that during house sitting if you have a young or nervous dog who needs to spend more time with me my rate will increase and I am happy to discuss.
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Audrey
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Glasgow
Premium
5.0
1
Experience: 10+ Years
Age: 37
1 Verification
Hired once
I have 10+ years of experience taking care of various animals. Happy to provide references.
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I have 10+ years of experience taking care of various animals. Happy to provide references.
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