Flexible Pet Sitter & Dog Walker (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets is seeking enthusiastic pet sitters and dog walkers to join our local in-home care team in the Northern VA area. You will visit clients’ homes to care for dogs, cats and other companion animals, providing walks, feeding, water checks and safety monitoring.

The role offers flexible, part-time hours and the chance to enjoy outdoor activity while earning extra income. A reliable mode of transportation, a smartphone with data, and a love for animals are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be highly detail oriented and able to follow instructions precisely.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate about animals and comfortable with pets of various sizes.
• Willing to commit for at least 6 months and maintain reliability.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes to care for pets (usually 15–30 minutes).
• Walk pets as requested and feed them per instructions.
• Provide litter box and/or cage clean up as required.
• Ensure pets have fresh water and monitor for safety.
• Communicate with management about pet status and any issues.

Skills

Detail oriented

Reliable transportation

Excellent communication

Compassion for animals

Punctual

Job description

Passionately Pets is seeking enthusiastic pet sitters and dog walkers to join our local in-home care team in the Northern VA area. You will visit clients’ homes to care for dogs, cats and other companion animals, providing walks, feeding, water checks and safety monitoring.

The role offers flexible, part-time hours and the chance to enjoy outdoor activity while earning extra income. A reliable mode of transportation, a smartphone with data, and a love for animals are essential.