Flexible Part-Time Dog Walker — Outdoor Work

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets, a local in-home pet sitting and dog walking company, is hiring exceptional mid-day dog walkers to join our outdoor-loving team. You’ll visit local clients’ homes to walk, feed, and check on pets, enjoying time with dogs, cats, and other companions.

We require Northern VA residence near 22301, the ability to commit two consecutive hours between 10 AM and 3 PM Mon-Fri, reliable transportation and a smartphone, and patience with animals.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate about animals.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and schedules.
• Detail oriented, responsible and punctual.
• Must have own reliable transportation and smartphone with data.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to commit to at least 1 year.
• Northern VA resident within 7 miles of 22301 preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15-30 minutes).
• Walk pets as requested.
• Feed pets as requested.
• Check water supply and refill as necessary.
• Patrol homes for accidents or damage caused by pets.
• Clean accidents or damage in clients’ homes.
• Communicate with management.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion for animals

Detail oriented

Self-management

Punctual

Weather adaptable

Job description

Passionately Pets, a local in-home pet sitting and dog walking company, is hiring exceptional mid-day dog walkers to join our outdoor-loving team. You’ll visit local clients’ homes to walk, feed, and check on pets, enjoying time with dogs, cats, and other companions.

We require Northern VA residence near 22301, the ability to commit two consecutive hours between 10 AM and 3 PM Mon-Fri, reliable transportation and a smartphone, and patience with animals.