Pet Sitter

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets in Alexandria, VA is seeking pet sitters and dog walkers to join our team. This role lets you work outdoors, get exercise, and care for dogs, cats and other companion animals in clients' homes.

You set your own hours as a Part Time Supplemental Income job, with visits typically 15–30 minutes and compensation $24-28 per hour plus tips, paid per visit. Applicants should live within Northern VA near 22301, have own transportation and a smartphone, be reliable, compassionate, and

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate about animals and comfortable with both small and large animals.
• Must have reliable transportation to perform duties.
• Own smartphone with internet access and data plan.

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 caregivers for pets while their owners are away.
• Walk pets as requested.
• Feed pets as requested.
• Provide litter box and/or cage clean up as required.
• Ensure pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary.
• Monitor homes for accidents or damage caused by pets and report.
• Clean accidents or damage observed in clients' homes.
• Communicate with Management.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion for animals

Reliable transportation

Smartphone with data plan

Detail oriented

Job description

Are you seeking a job you really enjoy? One that gets you out of the office and into the fresh air? Do you love dogs and other pets? Then, joining the Passionately Pets Team may be the right job for you!

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional pet sitters and dog walkers to join our wonderful team. This position is fun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!

Pet Sitter 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 appropriate litter box and/or cage clean up 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

Pet Sitter Requirements and Qualifications:

• Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22301 is preferred
• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role
• Must have your own reliable Smart Phone with internet access and data plan
• Must be 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

Set your own hours, while staying active. Compensation is $24-28/hour plus tips, paid on a per visit basis.

Visits are performed in Del Ray, Old Town Alexandria, West End: Duke Street Corridor and South Arlington: Shirlington, Fairlington, National Landing, Columbia Pike.

LBGTQ and POC encouraged to apply.

This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.