Group Dog Walker & Driver — San Francisco, CA ($22+/hr)
Top Dog SF is a full-service dog care company trusted by San Francisco pet owners for daily off-leash group walks, daycare, boarding, and training. We're looking for a calm, dependable Dog Walker & Driver to join our team — someone who reads dog behavior naturally, thrives on a steady daily routine, and wants room to grow.
Pay & Hours
- Starting at $22.00/hour
- Full-Time (35–40 hrs/wk) or Part-Time (~20–25 hrs/wk)
- Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–2:30 PM or 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Based in San Francisco, CA, with daily van trips to our private ranch in Montara, CA
A Day in This Role
You'll drive a company van to pick up dogs along set San Francisco routes, transport them to our private ranch in Montara for supervised off-leash play, and safely return each dog home. It's a mix of city driving, hands-on animal care, and outdoor time — every day follows the same reliable rhythm.
What You'll Do
- Safely pick up, transport, and drop off dogs using company vans
- Supervise off-leash play groups of up to 15 dogs, with assistant support
- Monitor dog behavior and follow all safety protocols
- Send quick daily photo updates to owners via our mobile app
What We're Looking For
- Valid CA driver's license with a clean record (5+ years of city driving preferred)
- Comfortable driving in SF traffic and working outdoors in all weather
- Able to lift up to 70 lbs
- A smartphone for daily communication
Why Top Dog SF
- Health stipend or 50% employer-paid group health insurance
- Paid sick time, holidays, and an employer-sponsored IRA
- Company van, fuel, and a $50/month cell phone reimbursement provided
- Paid Dog Trainer certifications with a clear path to grow into a Certified Trainer role
Ready to Join Our Pack?
Apply now and complete a quick 5-minute behavioral assessment in the follow up questions attached.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Are you available Monday through Friday from approx. 7:30am to 3:30pm?
- Have you been licensed for over 5 years and have a clean driving record?
- Please complete this behavior assessment as part of our hiring process: https://topdogsf.applytojob.com/apply/xQ3Y4vryLM/Group-Dog-Walker
Location:
- San Francisco, CA 94116 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Francisco, CA 94116 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
