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.
Hello, my experience with Dogs includes previous Dog Daycare employee , dog walking, basic training,house sitting and cat also Cat visits.
I can mind your Dog at your home or mine.
I live in Remuera so the surrounding area is ideal . I have completed a Dog Pyshologly Behavior & Training course.
Also , hold an Animal first aid certificate after attending a day course ( 2022)
Understanding what your pet needs when you are away is something I look for ,usually they are anxious so I take the time to slowly gain their trust and give them the calming affection that helps relieve stress.
If you are interested in my services,I will send you through 3 references, my clear Police report ,ID and the animal certificate.
Currently working through an online Dog training course so I can help with information, tips and share insights I learn.
I live in Remuera with my Son and Daughter who is a junior vet nurse
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$10-$50 per hour
2 years experience
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Kate M. (1)Featured
Pet Care — Glen Eden 0602, Auckland
Glen Eden 0602, Auckland
10+ years experience
Hi my name is Kate!
I have always grown up around dogs and live the joy they bring. We have two cavoodles at home. I love to walk dogs and in west Auckland we have access to great parks and beaches for walking. Your dog will be in great care.
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$25-$50 per hour
10+ years experience
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Holly M. (2)Featured
Pet Care — Sandringham 1025, Auckland
Sandringham 1025, Auckland
10+ years experience
I am a student here in Auckland and currently full time house/pet sitting. I love animals and have years of experience. I am comfortable walking all size dogs and taking them on outings to dog parks etc.
I have horse and farm animal experience as well, with having my own horses when I was younger and also through volunteering at RDA.
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$15-$50 per hour
10+ years experience
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Emma S. (1)
Pet Care — Howick 2014, Auckland
Howick 2014, Auckland
4 years experience
Lots of experience working with a range of animals, in particular dogs however have also house sat cats, fish, bunnies, hamsters and willing to expand my animal experience. I thoroughly enjoy walking dogs, cuddles and regular caring treating animals as they are a child of my own.
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$9-$50 per hour
4 years experience
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Yenny H. (1)
Pet Care — Waterloo 5011, Lower Hutt
Waterloo 5011, Lower Hutt
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I love animals and I had time, I don't have any qualifications but I am smart and very emphatic with animals, your pet will feel safe and happy with me
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