Dog Walker & Pet Sitter

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Northern Virginia near 22301 is seeking part-time dog walkers and pet sitters to join the team. You will provide primary care for pets, walk dogs, provide enrichment, feed and water, and check homes during visits.

The role offers outdoor activity, exercise, and interaction with local dogs. Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills, and able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Compassionate and patient with animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for pets while owners are away.
• Walk dogs and provide enrichment.
• Feed pets and ensure fresh water.
• Clean litter boxes and cages.
• Identify and clean pet-related accidents.
• Check homes for damage.
• Communicate updates to management.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Reliable

Animal lovers

Punctual

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!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide primary care for pets while owners are away
• Walk dogs and provide enrichment
• Feed pets and ensure fresh water
• Clean litter boxes and cages
• Identify and clean pet-related accidents
• Check homes for damage
• Communicate updates to management

Requirements and Qualifications

• NorthernVA residence within 3miles of 22301
• 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 month committment, however longer is preferred
• Must be able to passcriminalbackground check

Schedule

• Midday Dog Walkers must be available for at least the same consecutive 3-5 hours daily between 10AMand3PM Monday-Friday
• Pet Sitters need to be willing to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Compensation is $24-28/hour plus tips, paid on a per visit basis.

This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.

LBGTQ and POC encouraged to apply.