Pet Caregiver

ANYTIME HOME AND PET SERVICE; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid per project

Supplemental income

Tips

Job summary

Anytime Home and Pet Service, LLC in Norfolk is seeking a dedicated Dog Walker who loves animals and can provide safe, engaging walks for dogs of various sizes. You will communicate with clients via texts, pictures, and updates while delivering reliable care.

Responsibilities include 30–60 minute walks, drop-in visits, overnight pet sitting, and helping with gentle training during outings. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client homes are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Pet care experience: 5 years (Required)
• Animal handling experience: 5 years (Required)
• Animal restraint experience: 5 years (Required)
• Medication administration experience: 4 years (Required)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients via texts, pictures and updates.
• 30–60 minute walks and Drop-In Visits (potty breaks, feeding, play).
• Overnight pet sitting.
• Walk dogs of various sizes, monitor behavior, report concerns to owners.
• Maintain control and safety, clean up after dogs, and follow local waste disposal rules.
• Assist with basic training during walks to reinforce good behavior.

Skills

Dog handling

Customer service

Dog training

Job description

About Anytime Home and Pet Service, LLC!

We are a professional and growing company that strives to create clean environments and happy pets for our clients. We serve clients throughout Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas. Many opportunities for growth within the company for motivated individuals! This opening is focused in the Norfolk area, primarily for pet sitting, with some cleaning jobs available.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Dog Walker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a love for animals and the ability to provide exceptional care for dogs during walks. This role requires a commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our furry clients while delivering excellent customer service to their owners. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AND BE AVAILABLE FOR OVERNIGHT SITTINGS IN A CLIENT'S HOME.

Duties

• Pet Services:
  • Communicate with clients (texts, pictures/videos and updates)
  • 30-60 minute walks
  • Drop-In Visits (potty breaks or short walk, feed/water, play time, administer medicine, etc)
  • Overnight Pet Sitting
• Walk dogs of various sizes and temperaments, ensuring they receive adequate exercise and socialization.
• Monitor the behavior and health of each dog during walks, reporting any concerns to the owner.
• Maintain control of dogs at all times, using proper handling techniques to ensure safety.
• Clean up after dogs during walks, adhering to local regulations regarding pet waste disposal.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their dog's behavior and needs.
• Assist with training exercises during walks to reinforce good behavior and obedience.

Skills

• Proficient in dog handling techniques, demonstrating confidence in managing various breeds.
• Strong customer service skills to build rapport with pet owners and address their concerns effectively.
• Experience in dog training can enhance the walking experience by reinforcing positive behaviors during outings.

Our Core Values

Love for Animals

Our passion and dedication to animals bonds us together and drives us to go above and beyond to put a smile on everyone's face. We lead with kindness and compassion to make sure all animals know how much we love them.

Peace of Mind

Extraordinary communication and transparency build the trust that our employees and pet parents deserve every day. We consistently deliver safe and reliable service that puts everyone at ease.

Excellent Customer Service

Our services are best in class yet we strive to be better every day.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Compensation Package

• Paid per project
• Supplemental income
• Tips

Schedule

• Evenings as needed
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience

• Pet care: 5 years (Required)
• Animal handling: 5 years (Required)
• Animal restraint: 5 years (Required)
• Medication administration: 4 years (Required)

Shift availability

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel

• 50% (Required)