Animal Care Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Shirlington (22206) is seeking an animal care specialist for pet sitting and dog walking services. You will enter client homes to provide pet care visits, walk dogs, feed animals, and monitor their well‑being.

This part‑time supplemental income role requires reliable transportation, a smartphone, and the ability to work in all weather. Compensation is $24–$28/hour plus tips, with weekend availability and a 6‑month commitment encouraged.

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

Detail-oriented

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Independent worker

Comfortable with animals

Weather tolerance

Background check

Tools

Smartphone

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 typically 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.