Part-Time Pet Sitter

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Alexandria, VA is hiring a pet sitter in West End Alexandria (22304) for in-home pet care and dog walking visits.

You will spend your day caring for pets instead of staring at a screen, with flexible weekdays, weekends, and holidays to match a part-time schedule. Requirement: near 22304, reliable transport, strong communication, and a 6-month commitment. Compensation ranges $24–$28 per hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• Residence within 3 miles of 22304.
• Reliable car and smartphone.
• Highly detail-oriented and responsible.
• Strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working with all animals.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Minimum 6-month commitment.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for pets while owners are away.
• Walk dogs and provide enrichment.
• Feed pets and ensure fresh water.
• Clean litter boxes and cages.
• Identify and clean pet-related accidents.
• Check homes for damage and report updates.
• Communicate updates to management.

Skills

Reliable car

Smartphone

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Animal care

Weather resilient

6+ month commitment

Job description

Looking for flexible work that actually gets you moving?
Spend your day caring for pets instead of staring at a screen.

Passionately Pets is hiring a pet sitter in West End Alexandria (22304) for in-home pet care and dog walking visits.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide primary care for pets while owners are away
• Walk dogs and provide enrichment
• Feed pets and ensure fresh water
• Clean litter boxes and cages
• Identify and clean pet-related accidents
• Check homes for damage
• Communicate updates to management

Schedule

• Flexible visits including weekdays, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

• Residence within 3 miles of 22304
• Reliable car and smartphone
• Highly detail-oriented and responsible
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working with all animals
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Minimum 6-month commitment
• Background check required

Pay & Benefits

• $24–$28/hour + tips
• Flexible, part-time schedule

This is a supplemental income position. LGBTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.