Animal Care Specialist

Passionately Pets; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Tips included

Job summary

Passionately Pets is seeking an animal care specialist in Shirlington (22206) for pet sitting and dog walking services. You will visit client homes to care for pets, walk dogs, feed animals, and monitor home conditions, all while communicating with management about visits and any issues.

This part-time role offers weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts with 15–60 minute visits, a 6‑month commitment, and a background check. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• Live within 5 miles of 22206.
• Reliable transportation + smartphone.
• Detail-oriented and dependable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Comfortable with small and large animals.
• Able to work independently.
• Willing to work in all weather.
• 6-month commitment minimum.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Enter client homes to provide pet care visits.
• Walk dogs and engage with pets.
• Feed animals and maintain water supply.
• Clean litter boxes and cages.
• Check for and clean accidents.
• Monitor home conditions.
• Communicate with management.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Smartphone required

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Job description

What if your workday included fresh air, exercise, and happy pets instead of meetings and emails?

Turn your love of animals into a flexible, rewarding job.

Passionately Pets is seeking an animal care specialist in Shirlington (22206) for pet sitting and dog walking services.

Daily Responsibilities

• Enter client homes to provide pet care visits
• Walk dogs and engage with pets
• Feed animals and maintain water supply
• Clean litter boxes and cages
• Check for and clean accidents
• Monitor home conditions
• Communicate with management

Schedule

• Weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Visits typical 15-60 minutes

Qualifications

• Live within 5 miles of 22206
• Reliable transportation + smartphone
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with small and large animals
• Able to work independently
• Willing to work in all weather
• 6-month commitment minimum
• Background check required

Compensation

• $24-$28/hour + tips

Part-time supplemental income role. LGBTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.