Part-Time Dog Walker: Flexible Hours & Outdoor, Pet Lovers

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Alexandria, VA is seeking a midday dog walker to join our in-home pet care team. This role offers outdoor activity, exercise, and pay per visit, with potential tips.

The midday walker visits clients’ homes for 15–30 minutes, walking and caring for dogs and other pets. Applicants should have reliable transportation, a smartphone with data, and be able to work 2+ hours between 10 AM and 3 PM, Monday through Friday, in all weather.

Qualifications

• Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22301 preferred.
• Available for at least 2 consecutive hours between 10AM and 3PM Monday–Friday.
• Own reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities.
• Own reliable smartphone with internet access and data plan.
• 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 with and 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 6 month 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 or damage 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-management

Punctual

Reliable

Compassionate

Animal handling

Follow instructions

Tools

Smartphone with data plan

Reliable transportation

Job description

Passionately Pets in Alexandria, VA is seeking a midday dog walker to join our in-home pet care team. This role offers outdoor activity, exercise, and pay per visit, with potential tips.

The midday walker visits clients’ homes for 15–30 minutes, walking and caring for dogs and other pets. Applicants should have reliable transportation, a smartphone with data, and be able to work 2+ hours between 10 AM and 3 PM, Monday through Friday, in all weather.