Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

DogWalkingDC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

DogWalkingDC is hiring pet sitters in Washington, D.C. for caring for pets in clients' homes, including walks, feeding, and clean-up. Ideal candidates will have a reliable mode of transportation, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate nature towards animals.

This role offers the opportunity to work flexible weekdays, with additional weekend and holiday shifts available. A background check is required. Join this well-loved team today!

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation for duties.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow instructions.
• Responsible, dependable, and punctual.
• Experience working with small and large animals.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Able to use a smartphone app for scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for pets in clients' homes.
• Walk pets and ensure proper feeding and hydration.
• Communicate with clients and management.
• Manage pet clean-up and care during visits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate about animals

Self-management

Job description

Atlas and DWDC are currently hiring exceptional dog walker and pet sitters to join our wonderful team. Atlas and DWDC is an established and well-loved company in the DC area.

Pet Sitters Responsibilities

• Work weekdays Mon - Fri from approximately 10.30 am - 4pm, with weekends and holidays available if you would like the additional work , as walks, visits and stays vary based on client needs.
• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 30- 60 minutes each)
• Walk pets as required
• Feed pets
• Check that pets have ample water supply and refill as necessary
• Make sure no damage caused by pets in the absence of their owners
• Confirm that if any potty accidents have occurred in the homes of our clients to clean up.
• Communicate with clients and with management during visits.
• Appropriate pet clean-up as required (i.e. kitty litter scooping when sitting for a cat, rabbit etc)

Pet Sitters Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role
• Must be extremely detail oriented and be able to follow detailed instructions
• Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable
• Must be timely and punctual
• Must be able to self-manage
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate about animals
• Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals
• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Must have a reliable smartphone and know how to use an app for the walks and visits.