Midday Dog Walker: Flexible Outdoor Pet Visits

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional dog walkers to join our wonderful team. This position is fun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!

Midday Dog Walker responsibilities include visiting clients' homes, walking and feeding pets, ensuring water, and reporting to management.

Qualifications

• Northern VA residence within 3 miles of 22301 is preferred
• Must be available for a minimum of the same 2 consecutive hours between 10AM–3PM Monday-Friday
• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties
• Must have your own reliable Smart Phone with internet access and data plan
• 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 withand interacting with both small and large animals
• Must be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions
• Must be able to make at least a 1 year commitment, however longer is preferred
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15- 30 minutes each)
• Walk pets as requested
• Feed pets as requested
• Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary
• Patrol homes for accidents ordamage caused by pets in the absence of their owners
• Clean any accidents or damage discovered in homes of our clients
• Communicate with Management

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Reliability

Time management

Self-management

Compassion for animals

Ability to work in all weather

Punctuality

Tools

Smartphone with data plan

Own transportation

Job description

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional dog walkers to join our wonderful team. This position is fun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!

Midday Dog Walker responsibilities include visiting clients' homes, walking and feeding pets, ensuring water, and reporting to management.