In-Home Pet Care Provider

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Alexandria is seeking a pet care provider for dog walking and in-home visits. You will be the primary caregiver, ensuring pets stay safe, happy, and well cared for while owners are away.

Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays; visits typically 15–60 minutes. Located near 22314 with a reliable vehicle and smartphone required. Background check and a minimum 6-month commitment are expected.

Qualifications

• Located within 3 miles of 22314.
• Reliable vehicle and smartphone.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work in all weather.
• Minimum 6-month commitment; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home pet sitting visits
• Walk dogs and provide exercise
• Feed pets and refresh water
• Clean litter boxes and enclosures
• Monitor homes for accidents or damage
• Clean pet-related messes
• Stay in communication with management

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reliability

Punctuality

Animal handling

Weather resilience

Job description

Tired of sitting indoors all day? Ready for a job that keeps you moving and working with animals?

Join a team where pets are the priority and no two days are the same.

Passionately Pets is hiring a pet care provider in Old Town Alexandria (22314) for dog walking and pet sitting visits.

Role Overview

You’ll act as a primary caregiver for pets while their owners are away, ensuring they are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home pet sitting visits
• Walk dogs and provide exercise
• Feed pets and refresh water
• Clean litter boxes and pet enclosures
• Monitor homes for accidents or damage
• Clean pet-related messes
• Stay in communication with management

Schedule Expectations

• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Visits are typically 15-60 minutes

Requirements

• Located within 3 miles of 22314
• Reliable vehicle + smartphone
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Comfortable with all animals
• Able to work in all weather
• Minimum 6-month commitment
• Background check required

Pay

• $24-$28/hour + tips

This is a part-time supplemental income opportunity. LGBTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.