Dog Walker/Pet Sitter at DogWalkingDC Bethesda, MD

DogWalkingDC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A pet care company in Bethesda, MD, is seeking dedicated Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters. The role involves caring for pets during visits to clients' homes, including walks, feeding, and communication with clients. Candidates must have reliable transport, be detail-oriented, and love working with animals. This part-time position offers flexible hours based on client needs. If you're responsible and passionate about pets, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working with small and large animals.
• Comfortable working with both small and large animals.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes to care for their pets as required.
• Communicate with clients and management during visits.
• Use the Time to Pet app for reporting and communication.
• Maintain clean-up after pets and monitor safety during visits.
• Use Time to Pet app to send visit reports and communicate with clients.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Self-management

Compassion for animals

Self-management

Compassion for animals

Job description

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter job at DogWalkingDC. Bethesda, MD.

DWDC is currently hiring exceptional Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters to join our wonderful team. DWDC is an established and well-loved company in the DMV area.

Pet Sitters Responsibilities:

• Work weekdays, weekends and holidays, as walks and stays vary based on client needs. You dictate your availability.
• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time, usually 15-60 minutes each for walks or visits, up to 24 hour care for sick or elderly pups, or new puppies just arrived home.
• Walk pets as required.
• Feed pets.
• Check that pets have ample water supply and refill as necessary.
• Make sure no damage is 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 (ie kitty litter scooping when sitting for a cat).
• Use the Time to Pet app to send visit reports and communicate.

Dog Walker and Pet Sitter 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.
• 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.