Morning Pet Sitter

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

On-the-job training

Referral program

Job summary

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting is hiring a part-time morning pet sitter in Alexandria, Virginia. The position offers flexible hours during the mornings and involves caring for dogs and cats, providing companionship, and ensuring their well-being while clients are away.

The ideal candidate should have a love for animals, communication skills, and a commitment to a minimum of six months of service. Competitive pay averages $18-24 per hour with additional benefits like training and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Passion for animal welfare and comfort with feeding, walking, and playing with pets.
• Ability to monitor pets' health and behavior.
• Strong communication skills and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for pets including feeding, walking, and companionship.
• Document daily activities and report incidents.
• Maintain communication with clients regarding their pets.

Skills

Animal care

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Do people in your life describe you as a "animal person"? Maybe you already volunteer with a shelter or a rescue? Perhaps you have another job and you'd like to earn some extra income doing something you truly love! We're searching supportive and friendly environment. Our morning pet sitters are early risers who love to start the day with a cat in their lap or taking a dog for a walk.

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services LLC is growing quickly thanks to our 5-star reviews from happy clients, great pay and ongoing training. If you're a lifelong animal lover and have a heart for serving in your community, this may be a great fit for you! Our team works closely with our clients to provide reliable, timely, loving care to their dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pocket pets, and reptiles.

What you'll love

• Flexible hours – we work with you so you can work with us!
• Joyful work – dog walks and cat cuddles – yes, it's that great!
• Take a beat for joy-filled, meaningful work
• Work that doesn't even feel like work – let's be honest

Please note: We will be accepting applications until we find the right staff, so if you are viewing this posting weeks after it's been published, please contact us as we may still need more staff members!

Additional Information

• Morning pet sitters are available between 6-10am. You will provide feeding, walking, companionship and playtime for pets, as well as plant watering, mail pickup, and basic home care while clients are traveling.
• Visits for dogs are typically 30-60 minutes between 7-9 am. Perfect for someone who wants to supplement his/her income before another job.
• Visit times for cats are more flexible and are usually once daily for either a 15- or 30-minute visit.
• Pet sitters become certified first with dogs and cats then can be trained to work with rabbits, birds, reptiles, and more!
• Pet sitters hired specifically for mornings can also work during other parts of the day if they'd like.

Requirements for the pet sitter position

• You love working with animals and are passionate about their welfare.
• You love both cats and dogs! You are comfortable feeding, walking, and playing with pets according to their individual needs. You are able to monitor the behavior and health of the pets and report any concerns to the supervisor.
• You can make a 6-month commitment to working for the company. Clients who travel regularly prefer to have a relationship with the same sitter or combination of two sitters.
• You have consistent morning availability and are available to work at least 2 weekends a month.
• You are able to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day (You will be paid more per visit during this time).
• You have strong communication skills (both orally and in writing) and you have the ability to provide exceptional customer service to our pets' guardians by promptly addressing any questions or concerns.
• You can document daily activities and report any unusual behavior or incidents to both the company and the pets' guardians.
• You have a reliable car and live in or very close (within 5 miles) to the community where you will work.
• You have a reliable smartphone that can support our company's software and takes clear photos.
• You can pass a criminal/vehicle background check.
• You are at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate.

Hours/Pay

Fully trained and certified pet sitters are paid by the visit (commission) which averages $18-24/hr, with tips and holiday bonus pay per visit. Employees receive ongoing, paid professional development and training.

If you are interested in interviewing for a position with us, you will be asked to first complete a pre-interview questionnaire.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Pets Are Family hires employees (W-2), not independent contractors (1099).

Job Type

Part-time

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Referral program

Experience

• Large dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cat care (Preferred)

Shift availability

• Night Shift (Required)
• Weekend Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Alexandria, VA 22315 (Required)