Part-Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker - Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Northern Virginia seeks friendly pet sitters and dog walkers to join our in-home care team. You will visit clients' homes to care for dogs, cats and other companions, enjoying outdoor activity while earning extra income.

The role offers flexible hours, requires reliable transportation and a responsible attitude, with compensation of $24–$28 per hour plus tips. Set your own schedule and make a positive impact on local families.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to visit client homes.
• Must have a smartphone with data access.
• Extremely detail oriented and able to follow instructions.
• Responsible, reliable and dependable.
• Punctual and able to self-manage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate about animals; comfortable with both small and large pets.
• Willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions.
• Able to commit to at least 6 months; longer preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22301 preferred.
• Set your own hours and stay active.

Responsibilities

• Work weekdays, weekends and holidays, as visits vary based on client needs.
• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15 - 30 minutes each).
• Act as primary care givers for pets while their owners are away.
• Walk pets as requested.
• Feed pets as requested.
• Provide litter box and/or cage cleanup as required.
• 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

Reliable transportation

Smartphone with data

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Responsible

Punctual

Self-manage

Communication skills

Animal-loving

Comfortable with animals

Weather endurance

6+ month commitment

Background check

Job description

Passionately Pets in Northern Virginia seeks friendly pet sitters and dog walkers to join our in-home care team. You will visit clients' homes to care for dogs, cats and other companions, enjoying outdoor activity while earning extra income.

The role offers flexible hours, requires reliable transportation and a responsible attitude, with compensation of $24–$28 per hour plus tips. Set your own schedule and make a positive impact on local families.