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 caregivers on a regular basis or only on certain occasions?
Which tasks do you a pet caregivers to perform?
Are the pet products and materials provided or will the pet caregiver 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 caregiver 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 caregivers get paid more than those with less experience. Paying more for experience can get you a pet caregivers 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 dog lover, I have always had dogs and cats, I am very familiarized with animals, I don’t think about them as pets, I see them as family.
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€9-€50 per hour
2 years experience
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1 Verification
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Sarah M. (3)
Pet Care — Carnmore H91, Galway
Carnmore H91, Galway
8 years experience
I love all animals but only have a lot of experience with dogs and cats. I have had dogs and cats in the past but now I only have one cat named Freya. I have a little bit of experience with bunnies now, after minding one a few times through this site.
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€9-€50 per hour
8 years experience
(3)
1 Verification
Fionnuala L. (2)
Pet Care — Mansion House D02, Dublin
Mansion House D02, Dublin
5 years experience
I have been around dogs since a young age and have owned both a Labrador and a Bichon Frise. I am comfortable with feeding, walking, day/overnight stays at my own residence and yours.
I love spending time with dogs and would love to spend my summer around them and making good use of my summer holidays. I’m very flexible time wise and would be happy to help in any way I could!
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€9-€50 per hour
5 years experience
(2)
Hande S. (1)
Pet Care — Malahide K36, Dublin
Malahide K36, Dublin
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hello I am Hande and 20 years old i am female i am a student i have been doing this job since i came to dublin for pocket money
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€9-€50 per hour
(1)
1 Verification
Sophie M. (1)
Pet Care — Blanchardstown-Coolmine D15, Dublin
Blanchardstown-Coolmine D15, Dublin
No experience
Very passionate and a great love for animals. I have owned a dog for over 10 years. So have experience and understand the responsibility of looking after a family pet.
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