Dog Walker - Old Town Alexandria

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Alexandria is seeking a part-time Midday Dog Walker to care for pets in clients' homes, walk dogs, and ensure feeding and water needs are met. The role offers outdoor activity and interaction with dogs, cats, and other companions.

Ideal candidate must live near 22314, commit to 2 hours between 10AM and 3PM on weekdays, own reliable transportation and a smartphone, and pass a background check. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• Residency: Northern VA within 5 miles of 22314 is preferred.
• Available for a minimum of 2 hours between 10AM–3PM Monday–Friday.
• Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone with data plan.
• Must be compassionate about animals and able to interact with both small and large pets.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes and spend 15–30 minutes with pets.
• Walk dogs as requested and provide feeding and water as needed.
• Check for accidents or damage and report to management.
• Communicate clearly with clients and management.

Skills

Dog walking

Pet care

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Are you seeking a job you really enjoy? One that gets you out of the office and into the fresh air? Do you love dogs and other pets? Then, joining the Passionately Pets Team may be the right job for you!

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional dog walkersto join our wonderfulteam. This position isfun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!

Midday Dog Walker Responsibilities:

• Enterthe homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15- 30 minutes each)
• Walk pets as requested
• Feedpets as requested
• Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary
• Patrol homes for accidents ordamage caused by pets in the absence of their owners
• Clean any accidents or damage discovered in homes of our clients
• Communicate with Management

Midday Dog Walker Requirements and Qualifications:

• NorthernVA residence within 5miles of 22314is preferred
• Must be available for a minimum of 2 hours between 10AM&3PM Monday-Friday
• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role
• Must have your own reliable Smart Phone with internet access and data plan
• Must be extremely detail oriented
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable
• Must be timely and punctual
• Must beable toself-manage
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate about animals
• Must feel comfortable working withand interacting with both small and large animals
• Must be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions
• Must be able to make at least a 6 monthcommitment, however longer is preferred
• Must be able to passcriminalbackground check

Stay active in the outdoors with a flexible schedule. Compensation is $24-28/hour plus tips, paid on a per visit basis.

LBGTQ and POC encouraged to apply

This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.