Part-Time Pet Sitter

Passionately Pets; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supplemental income

LGBTQ+ friendly

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Alexandria, VA is seeking a friendly pet sitter for in-home care and dog walking visits in the West End (22304). This flexible, part-time role lets you help pets thrive while their owners are away.

You’ll provide primary care, walk dogs, feed and water, clean litter, check homes for damage, and report updates to management. Must live within 3 miles of 22304, own a reliable car, have strong communication, and commit for at least six months. Pay is $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.
• Communicate updates to management.

Skills

Pet care

Dog walking

Communication

Reliability

Animal handling

Time management

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.